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Tin Fluoride

INCI

Stannous Fluoride

Restricted

Active anti-cavity and antimicrobial ingredient. Same fluoride-ion cap as other fluoride sources. Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist (restricted list), compiled from docs/cosmetic-ingredient-database.json. Verify against the live canada.ca Hotlist before relying on it.

Last reviewed April 27, 2026 · Always verify against the current Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist before use.

CAS Number

7783-47-3

Functions
Typical Usage Rate

0.1% - 0.45%

Health Canada Hotlist — Restricted

Max concentration: 0.45%

Maximum equivalent of 0.254% as fluoride ion in dentifrices. As stannous fluoride, that corresponds to ~0.454%. Children-under-6 supervision warnings apply.

Product type restriction: Rinse-off products only

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