It is used as flame retardant. It is a good inorganic pigment, and is used as the antifouling paint for protecting the underwater surfaces of ships against vegetation. Manufacturing industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals and also used in freezing solutions, electroplating , steel picking, printing, and corrosion inhibitor against acid gases.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.