| Agent Name | Stannous fluoride |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7783-47-3 |
| Formula | F2-Sn |
| Major Category | Metals |
| Synonyms | AIM; Cap-Tin Mouthrinse; Crest; Easygel; Fluoristan; Gel-Kam; Gel-Tin; Iradicar SnF2; Iradicar Stannous Fluoride; Iradicav SnF2; King's Gel-Tin; Omnii-Gel; Oral-B Rinsing solution, concentrate; Stancare; Stanide; Stop; Stop Home Treatment; Tin Fluoride (SnF2); Tin bifluoride; Tin difluoride; Tin(II) fluoride; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
| Description | White lustrous solid; [Hawley] White odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Used in toothpastes and other dental preparations for preventing demineralization and caries of teeth; [HSDB] |
| Comments | Forms oxyfluoride (SnOF2) on contact with air; [Merck Index] A strong skin and tissue irritant; [Hawley] An eye irritant; May cause fluorosis; [ICSC] A strong reducing agent; A severe eye irritant; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "FLUORIDES." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| BEI | Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.) |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 2.5 mg/m3, as F |
| PEL (OSHA) | 2.5 mg/m3, as F |
| MAK | 1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F |
| IDLH (NIOSH) | 250 mg/m3, as F |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Stannous fluoride
CAS Number
7783-47-3
Formula
F2-Sn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
AIM; Cap-Tin Mouthrinse; Crest; Easygel; Fluoristan; Gel-Kam; Gel-Tin; Iradicar SnF2; Iradicar Stannous Fluoride; Iradicav SnF2; King's Gel-Tin; Omnii-Gel; Oral-B Rinsing solution, concentrate; Stancare; Stanide; Stop; Stop Home Treatment; Tin Fluoride (SnF2); Tin bifluoride; Tin difluoride; Tin(II) fluoride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White lustrous solid; [Hawley] White odorless crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in toothpastes and other dental preparations for preventing demineralization and caries of teeth; [HSDB]
Comments
Forms oxyfluoride (SnOF2) on contact with air; [Merck Index] A strong skin and tissue irritant; [Hawley] An eye irritant; May cause fluorosis; [ICSC] A strong reducing agent; A severe eye irritant; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "FLUORIDES."
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)
TLV (ACGIH)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
PEL (OSHA)
2.5 mg/m3, as F
MAK
1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F
IDLH (NIOSH)
250 mg/m3, as F
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.