| Agent Name |
Fluorosilicic acid |
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| Alternative Name |
Fluosilicic acid |
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| CAS Number |
16961-83-4 |
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| Formula |
F6-Si.2H |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Dihydrogen hexafluorosilicate; Fluorosilicic acid; Fluosilicic acid; Fluosilicic acid, 25 wt % aqueous solution; Hexafluorosilicic acid; Hexafluorosilicate(2-), dihydrogen; Hexafluosilicic acid; Hydrofluorosilicic acid; Hydrofluosilic acid; Hydrofluosilicic acid; Hydrosilicofluoric acid; Sand acid; Silicate(2-), hexafluoro-, dihydrogen; Silicofluoric acid; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Acids |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a sour, pungent odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, a disinfectant, a water fluoridating agent, a wood preservative, a masonry and ceramic hardener, and a glass additive; it is also used to treat hides and skins, to electroplate chromium, and to electrolytically refine lead; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure may cause pulmonary edema; Potential for fluorosis after chronic ingestion or inhalation of aerosol; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FLUOSILICIC ACID
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