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Potassium hydrogen fluoride, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Potassium hydrogen fluoride is used as an abrasive, as a pretreatment of metals before they are further processed, as a wood preservative and as a chemical intermediate.
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Potassium hydrogen fluoride is used as an abrasive, as a pretreatment of metals before they are further processed, as a wood preservative and as a chemical intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in water (392 g/L). Also soluble in ethanol.
Notes
It is hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 239°C (decomposition) |
| pH | 1 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN1811 |
| Merck Index | 14,7610 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (392g/L). Also soluble in ethanol. |
| Formula Weight | 78.1 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z11K013 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/01/2025 | A13031.36,A13031.22,A13031.0E |
| A0453290 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | A13031.36,A13031.22,A13031.0E |
| R03K024 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/05/2024 | A13031.36,A13031.22,A13031.0E |
| M25K022 | Certificate of Analysis | 01/02/2024 | A13031.36,A13031.22,A13031.0E |
| T24J019 | Certificate of Analysis | 09/08/2023 | A13031.36,A13031.22,A13031.0E |
Safety and Handling
- Potassium hydrogen fluoride
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- 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/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium hydrogen fluoride
RUO – Research Use Only
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