INCI name

STANNOUS FLUORIDE

Stannous fluoride (tin fluoride)

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

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