Agent Name | Stannous fluoride |
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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: |
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Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |