Sodium fluoride (compliant with limits of European Pharmacopeia 5.0) is used for Dental applications as active fluoro-component for tooth decay prevention in toothpaste, chewing gum, mouth rinsing agent, dental floss (impregnation), drinking water fluoridation and other dentifrices.
Physical properties (values from Literature)
Molecular weight
41.99
Appearance
white powder
Density (20°C)
2.8 g/cm3
Bulk density
1300 – 1700 g/L
Melting point
992°C
Solubility in water
42 g/L (at 20°C)
Specification
NaF
min 98.5%
Fe2O3
max 0.01%
SO4
max 0.02%
H2SiF6
max 0.05%
Cl
max 0.02%
Pb
max 0.0005%
As
max 0.0001%
H2O2 (130°C/3h)
max 0.5%
Heavy metal
max 0.02%
Product complies with the limits of the physico-chemical specifications of the European Pharmacopeia EP5.0.
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