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Ammonium tetrafluoroborate, 99.999% (metals basis)
Description
Ammonium fluoroborate is used as an analytical reagent. It is also applied in the textile printing and dyeing industry and used as a catalyst for resin finishing. It is mainly used for the high temperature fluxing action required by the metals industry; catalyst; in flame retardants and acts as a solid lubricant in cutting-oil emulsions for aluminum rolling and forming.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 220°C (sublimation) |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN3260 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water at 16°C 25g/L. |
| Formula Weight | 104.84 |
| Percent Purity | 99.999% |
| Odor | Ammonia-like |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H314-H318-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P363-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 237-531-4 |
| RTECSNumber | BQ6100000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon |
RUO – Research Use Only
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