Aluminum Fluoride
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Aluminium fluoride
What does it do?
Aluminum Fluoride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Aluminum Fluoride is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 34). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aluminum Fluoride?
Aluminum Fluoride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aluminium fluoride
Is Aluminum Fluoride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Aluminum Fluoride is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Aluminum Fluoride do in cosmetic products?
Aluminum Fluoride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, oral care.
What is the CAS number of Aluminum Fluoride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Aluminum Fluoride is 7784-18-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010