China and the United States are the leading exporters of Tin(II) fluoride, collectively accounting for the majority of global shipments, while Germany, Japan, and South Korea represent the largest importers, driven by pharmaceutical and dental materials manufacturing. Imports into the European Union and East Asia have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest growth aligning with steady Tin(II) fluoride prices and consistent demand from oral care product producers.
Tin(II) fluoride is a white to off-white crystalline solid, odorless and non-volatile, with a melting point of approximately 213 °C (decomposes before boiling). It is an inorganic metal fluoride and a source of bioavailable Sn²⁺ ions. Primarily used as an active ingredient in dental care products—including toothpastes and mouth rinses—for its proven anti-cariogenic (cavity-preventing) activity, it functions by promoting enamel remineralization and inhibiting bacterial metabolism. It also serves as a specialty reagent in selective fluorination reactions and as a catalyst or dopant in certain ceramic and electronic material syntheses. Its applications are largely confined to oral hygiene formulations and niche materials science contexts.
Dental caries prophylactic.
white crystals or powder
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