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Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 069109.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Hexafluorosilicic acid, 23% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 069109.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: 069109.36
also known as 069109-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
16961-83-4
IUPAC Name
dihydrogen hexafluorosilanediuide
Molecular Formula
F6H2Si
InChI Key
OHORFAFFMDIQRR-UHFFFAOYSA-P
SMILES
[H+].[H+].F[Si--](F)(F)(F)(F)F
Concentration (weight/weight)
23% min

Description

It is mainly produced as a precursor to aluminum trifluoride and synthetic cryolite. It is commonly used as a source of fluoride for water fluoridation. Hexafluorosilicic acid is also converted to a variety of useful hexafluorosilicate salts. The potassium salt is used in the production of porcelains, the magnesium salt.

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.

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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 1
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 1
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    H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

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    P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray

    P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

    P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

    P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician