Stannous Fluoride

Stannous Fluoride
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 156.70
2	Synonym
3	Physical Property	Physical state Crystalline powder Colour White Odour Taste Bitter saline unpleasant taste Solubility Freely soluble in water , Practically insoluble in alcohol , chloroform and ether . Melting Point 213*
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is used as an adjunct to diet and oral hygiene for the prevention of dental carries . ii)                   It may render the enamel of the teeth more resistant to acid iii)                 It is used in dentifrices and  mouth rinses
7	Side Effect
8	Storage	Preparations are stored in well closed containers