Tetrafluoroboric acid
CAS Number16872-11-0
FormulaHBF4
Mol. Weight87.81 g/mol
Tetrafluoroboric acid
What is Tetrafluoroboric acid?
Tetrafluoroboric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 16872-11-0 and molecular formula HBF4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Specifications
Linear Formula
HBF4
Molecular Weight
87.81 g/mol
Assay/Purity
49.5-50.5%
Impurities
≤0.005% heavy metals (as Pb)
≤0.02% hexafluorosilic acid (H2SiF6)
1-2% free boric acid
Density
1.38 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Safety Information
GHS05Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H314
Precautionary Statements
P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤200 mg/kg
Cation Traces
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg
WGK Germany
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