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Hexafluorophosphoric acid, ca 60% w/w aq. soln.
Description
Hexafluorophosphoric acid is used as a catalyst. It is also used as a metal cleaner and chemical polishing agent for the formation of protective coatings of metal surfaces..
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Hexafluorophosphoric acid is used as a catalyst. It is also used as a metal cleaner and chemical polishing agent for the formation of protective coatings of metal surfaces..
Solubility
Immiscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong bases, glass, alkali metals, powdered metals, strong oxidizing agents, metals and reacts violently with water.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.65 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
UN Number | UN1782 |
Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
Formula Weight | 145.97 |
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) | ≈60% w/w aq. soln. |
Chemical Name or Material | Hexafluorophosphoric acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H300+H310+H330-H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H300-H310-H330-H314-H318 Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P262-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHORIC ACID |
EINECSNumber | 241-006-5 |
RTECSNumber | SY7115000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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