Sodium Fluoride
NaF·41.988 g/mol·Salts & Minerals·CID 5235
DentalCommon
An ionic compound used to fluorinate drinking water (typically 0.7 ppm) and in toothpaste to prevent dental cavities. Fluoride incorporates into tooth enamel as fluorapatite, which resists acid dissolution better than hydroxyapatite.
Also known as: 7681-49-4, Sodium fluoride (NaF), Fluoride, sodium, Florocid, Pergantene (+14 more)
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H301Toxic if swallowedH315Causes skin irritationH319Causes serious eye irritationH318Causes serious eye damageH370Causes damage to organsH372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposureH402Harmful to aquatic lifeH314Causes severe skin burns and eye damageH341Suspected of causing genetic defects
Source: PubChem GHS Classification. Always consult the SDS for handling.