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| Stannous fluoride | |
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| IUPAC name | Tin(II) fluoride |
| Other names | Stannous fluoride |
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| CAS number | [7783-47-3] |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | SnF2 |
| Molar mass | 156.69 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless solid |
| Density | 4.57 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
215°C |
| Boiling point |
850°C |
| Solubility in water | Soluble in water (~350 g/l at 20°C) |
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| R-phrases | R22, R38, R41 |
| S-phrases | S26, S39 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Stannous fluoride, also known as tin(II) fluoride, is the chemical compound with the formula SnF2. This colourless solid is a common ingredient in toothpaste. In the enamel, it converts apatite into fluoroapatite, which is more resistant to attack by acids generated by bacteria. Sodium fluoride and sodium fluorophosphate perform similarly.
Stannous fluoride was used (under the trade name Fluoristan) in the original formulation of the toothpaste Crestcitation needed., though it was later replaced with sodium monofluorophosphatecitation needed. However it is the active ingredient in Crest Pro Health brand toothpaste according to the label on the box and the tube. Crest Pro Health also issues a warning on the tube that stannous fluoride may cause staining; and that by proper brushing this can be avoided; and that their particular formulation is resistant to staining.
Used in combination with abrasives that contain calcium, sodium fluoride is ineffective; stannous fluoride remains effective when used with such abrasives. Stannous fluoride can cause surface staining of teeth, but these stains are not permanent.
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