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Fluoride

CAS Number

16984-48-8

Synonym

Fluoride ion; Fluoride fume; Fluorine; Fluoride Standard; Fluorides; Fluoride salts

Occurrence/Use

Medicine (prevent bone loss); result of sulfuryl fluoride (pesticide, fumigant) decay. Compounds may be used as metal treatment, glass etching, aluminum smelting, pesticides, chemical synthesis, dental care products, or municipal public health water additive (prevents tooth decay).

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Fluoride

California Public Health Goals Data

Health Risk Category: 
Musculoskeletal toxicity (tooth mottling)
Public Health Goal (mg/L): 
1
Public Health Goal - Download: 
Cancer Risk at PHG: 
n/a
MCL value (mg/L): 
2
Cancer Risk at MCL: 
n/a
Last PHG Revision : 
1997
Update Date: 
12/31/1997