A fluoride source used in toothpastes.
What it is
Sodium monofluorophosphate releases fluoride and is used in oral care for its anticaries role. Fluoride compounds are restricted in EU cosmetics.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Fluoride compounds are subject to a maximum total fluorine content and labelling requirements in the EU; see the EU regulation section.
Functions
- Antiplaque
- Helping protect against plaque.
- Oral care
- Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 27Sodium monofluorophosphate
- Product type
- Oral products
- Maximum concentration
- 0.15% calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0.15%
- Conditions and warnings
- Contains sodium monofluorophosphate For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0.1 to 0.15% calculated as F unless it is already labelled as contra-indicated for children (e.g. "for adult use only") the following labelling is obligatory: "Children of 6 years and younger: use a pea-sized amount for supervised brushing to minimise swallowing. In case of intake of fluoride from other sources consult a dentist or doctor."
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
Products with this ingredient (103)
- Colgate strong theeth · Colgate
- Pearl drops enamel strengthening · Pearl drops
- Smile Hey! Junior · Dontodent
- Zahnpasta PRO 3D White Clinical Intensive Whitening · Oral-B
- Ayurvedic Mint Gel Toothpaste · Ayouthveda
- Barbie Batman Kids Toothpaste · Colgate
- Splat Professional Medical Herbs Diş Macunu 100 ml · Splat
- P/S Sensitive Expert Whitening Toothpaste · P/S
- P/S Superior Cavity Protection Toothpaste · P/S
- P/S Green Tea Toothpaste · P/S
- Protect+ Denti fragili · Mentadent
- Oral-B 3D White Toothpaste Intensive Whitening Freshness Blast 94g · Oral-B

