Sodium Monofluorophosphate

Toxicity

LD50 Oral: rat-502 -638 mg/kg LC50 Inhalation: rat-male and female-4 h-> 2,1 mg/l

Chemical properties

white crystalline solid

The Uses of Sodium Monofluorophosphate

antiinflammatory, glucocorticoid

The Uses of Sodium Monofluorophosphate

Sodium Fluorophosphate is commonly found in toothpaste as a source of fluoride. It is used in biological studies to evaluate plaque build up by analyzing saliva sample after a a sodium fluorophosphate rince.

Background

Sodium monofluorophosphate is used in OTC dental preparations to help protect against cavities.

Indications

Sodium monofluorophosphate is indicated for the treatment of cavities

Definition

ChEBI: Sodium fluorophosphate, commonly abbreviated MFP, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Na2PO3F. Typical for a salt, MFP is odourless, colourless, and water-soluble. This salt is an ingredient in tooth astes.

brand name

Aim (Chesebrough Ponds).

Metabolism

Not Available