Ammonium Monofluorophosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, oral care in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Phosphorofluoridic acid, monoammonium salt
What does it do?
Ammonium Monofluorophosphate 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.
Ammonium Monofluorophosphate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 26). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ammonium Monofluorophosphate?
Ammonium Monofluorophosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Phosphorofluoridic acid, monoammonium salt
Is Ammonium Monofluorophosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Ammonium Monofluorophosphate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Monofluorophosphate do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Monofluorophosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, oral care.
What is the CAS number of Ammonium Monofluorophosphate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Monofluorophosphate is 20859-38-5 / 66115-19-3.
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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