A tin fluoride compound used in oral care.
What it is
Stannous fluoride is tin(II) fluoride, an inorganic fluoride compound. CosIng lists it as antiplaque and oral care. In the EU it falls under Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) and is permitted in oral care products.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes and mouthwashes.
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.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits, which also cover the total fluorine from all fluoride compounds in a product.
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 35Stannous Fluoride
- 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 stannous fluoride 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 (56)
- Colgate strong theeth · Colgate
- Sensodyne Hassasiyet + Çürük Karşıtı Diş Macunu · Sensodyne
- Colgate total active prévention gum care & sensivity · Colgate
- Pro-Expert menthe fraiche · Oral-B
- Total Active Prevention · Colgate
- Total Active Prevention Gum Care Toothpaste · Colgate
- Total Active Prevention Whitening Toothpaste · Colgate
- Total Active Prevention Deep Clean With Charcoal Toothpaste · Colgate
- Colgate Total Active Prevention Whitening Toothpaste 115g · Colgate
- Colgate Total Active Prevention Fresh Toothpaste 115g · Colgate
- Colgate Total Active Prevention Deep Clean Charcoal Toothpaste 115g · Colgate
- Oral B Gum & Enamel Protect For Sensitive Teeth Toothpaste 200g · Oral-B

