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Fluorides

Hydrofluoric acid (01078)

70%

Overview
Hydrofluoric acid is a solution of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in water. Solutions of HF are colourless, acidic and highly corrosive. It is used to make most fluorine-containing compounds It is commonly used to etch glass and steel / iron
Specifications

General Information

  • CAS Number
    • 7664-39-3
  • Linear Formula
    • HF

Physical Properties

  • Boiling Point/Range
    • 65 °C (1,013 hPa)
  • Color
    • Colorless
  • Density
    • 1.230 g/cm3 (20 °C)
  • Melting Point/Range
    • -76 °C
  • Odor
    • Stinging
  • pH
    • Acidic
  • Physical Form
    • Liquid
  • Solubility in Water
    • Completely miscible
  • Vapor Pressure
    • 183 hPa (21.1 °C) hectopascal

Safety Information

  • Chemical Stability
    • Stable under normal conditions.
  • Corrosivity
    • Corrosive to metals
  • Incompatible Materials
    • Glass and silicate-containing materials are attacked, Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals, Incompatible with bases
  • Thermal Decomposition
    • Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.

International Transportation

  • Chemical Class
    • 8
  • Harmonized System Code
    • 28111100
  • Packing Group
    • I
  • Sub Class 1
    • 6.1
  • UN Number
    • 1790

General Information

  • CAS Number
    • 7664-39-3
  • Linear Formula
    • HF

Physical Properties

  • Boiling Point/Range
    • 65 °C (1,013 hPa)
  • Color
    • Colorless
  • Density
    • 1.230 g/cm3 (20 °C)
  • Melting Point/Range
    • -76 °C
  • Odor
    • Stinging
  • pH
    • Acidic
  • Physical Form
    • Liquid
  • Solubility in Water
    • Completely miscible
  • Vapor Pressure
    • 183 hPa (21.1 °C) hectopascal

Safety Information

  • Chemical Stability
    • Stable under normal conditions.
  • Corrosivity
    • Corrosive to metals
  • Incompatible Materials
    • Glass and silicate-containing materials are attacked, Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals, Incompatible with bases
  • Thermal Decomposition
    • Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.

International Transportation

  • Chemical Class
    • 8
  • Harmonized System Code
    • 28111100
  • Packing Group
    • I
  • Sub Class 1
    • 6.1
  • UN Number
    • 1790
  • Linear Formula : HF
  • CAS Number : 7664-39-3
  • Odor : Stinging
  • pH : Acidic
  • Melting Point/Range : -76 °C
  • Boiling Point/Range : 65 °C (1,013 hPa)
  • Physical Form : Liquid
  • Density : 1.230 g/cm3 (20 °C)
  • Vapor Pressure : 183 hPa (21.1 °C) hectopascal
  • Solubility in Water : Completely miscible
  • Color : Colorless
  • Incompatible Materials : Glass and silicate-containing materials are attacked, Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals, Incompatible with bases
  • Corrosivity : Corrosive to metals
  • Thermal Decomposition : Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages.
  • Chemical Stability : Stable under normal conditions.
  • UN Number : 1790
  • Chemical Class : 8
  • Harmonized System Code : 28111100
  • Packing Group : I
  • Sub Class 1 : 6.1