Aluminum Fluoride, Anhydrous, 99.5% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

For vacuum deposition

Aluminum fluoride (AlF3) is an inorganic compound used primarily in the production of aluminum. It is also used to inhibit fermentation. It is a sputtering target for preparation of low index films. In ceramics, as flux in metallurgy, in aluminum manufacture, as inhibitor of fermentation, as catalyst in organic reactions.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7784-18-1
• MDL Number: MFCD00003426

• Melting Point: 1291°C (sublimation)
• Physical Form: Sintered Lump
• Quantity: 5 g
• Merck Index: 14,339
• Solubility Information: Sparingly soluble in acids and alkalies. Insoluble in Acetone.
• Formula Weight: 83.98
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.882 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Aluminum fluoride, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Aluminum fluoride, anhydrous

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
• 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/.
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only