What is Sodium Monofluorophosphate?
Sodium Monofluorophosphate (SMFP) is a white crystalline powder that serves as one of the primary sources of fluoride used in oral care products, particularly toothpaste. Unlike sodium fluoride, SMFP releases fluoride ions gradually through enzymatic hydrolysis in the mouth, and is valued for its compatibility with calcium-containing abrasive systems commonly used in toothpaste formulations, where it does not react with calcium to form insoluble compounds the way sodium fluoride can.
Polychem Industries supplies Sodium Monofluorophosphate in pharma and cosmetic grade (toothpaste grade) to oral care product manufacturers and dental product formulators across India and internationally. Its proven anti-caries efficacy, combined with excellent compatibility with common toothpaste abrasive systems, has made it one of the most widely used fluoride sources in the global oral care industry for decades.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharma / Cosmetic Grade (Toothpaste Grade) | White crystalline powder | 98%+ (Pharma / Cosmetic Grade) | IP / BP / Cosmetic | Toothpaste, mouthwash, dental care products |
Applications & Uses
Toothpaste Formulations
The primary and most significant application. SMFP is used as the active fluoride ingredient in a large proportion of toothpaste formulations worldwide, providing anti-caries (cavity prevention) benefits through its gradual fluoride release mechanism.
Mouthwash & Oral Rinses
Used in certain fluoride mouthwash and oral rinse formulations as an alternative fluoride source, providing similar anti-caries benefits to other fluoride compounds used in oral care rinse products.
Dental Gels & Professional Care Products
Used in professional dental care products including fluoride gels and treatments applied in dental clinics or recommended for at-home use as part of comprehensive caries prevention programmes.
Children's Oral Care Products
Used in toothpaste formulations specifically designed for children, often at adjusted fluoride concentrations appropriate for paediatric use, taking advantage of SMFP's well-established safety profile in oral care applications.
Calcium-Compatible Formulations
Particularly valued in toothpaste formulations using calcium carbonate or other calcium-based abrasive systems, where SMFP's compatibility avoids the calcium-fluoride interaction issues that can occur with sodium fluoride in such formulations.
Dental Research & Diagnostic Applications
Used in certain dental research applications studying fluoride uptake and anti-caries mechanisms, given its well-characterised release kinetics in oral environments.
Technical Specifications
Sodium Monofluorophosphate — Key Properties
Why Source Sodium Monofluorophosphate from Polychem Industries?
- Pharma / Cosmetic Grade (Toothpaste Grade) with full quality documentation
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Excellent compatibility with calcium-based toothpaste abrasive systems
- Reliable bulk supply for oral care and dental product manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
