Hydrofluoric Acid
CAS 7664-39-3 · FH
Hazard classDanger — Toxic, Corrosive
PictogramsToxicCorrosive
H-statements- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H310 Fatal in contact with skin
- H300 Fatal if swallowed
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Etching agentBrightenerIntermediateCleaning agentAdhesion/cohesion promoterProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 3 ppm (2.5 mg/m3) C 6 ppm (5 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL TWA 3 ppm 7906
IDLH 30 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsHYDROFLUORIC ACID · Hydrogen fluoride · 7664-39-3 · Fluorhydric acid · Hydrofluoride · Rubigine · Fluorwasserstoff · Antisal 2B
Molecular weight20.0064 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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