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Hexafluorophosphoric acid, ca 60% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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


- Hexafluorophosphoric acid, ca 60% aqueous solution
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 1
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H330-Fatal if inhaled.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P262-Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- 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/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexafluorophosphoricacid, Hydrofluoricacid
RUO – Research Use Only
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