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17029-22-0

Name POTASSIUM HEXAFLUOROARSENATE
CAS 17029-22-0
EINECS(EC#) 241-102-7
Molecular Formula AsF6K
MDL Number MFCD00042546
Molecular Weight 228.01
MOL File 17029-22-0.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance white to off-white solid
Melting point  400 °C
form  Powder
color  White
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 0.01 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 5 mg/m3; Ceiling 0.002 mg/m3
CAS DataBase Reference 17029-22-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Potassium hexafluoroarsenate (17029-22-0)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  T,N,C
Risk Statements 
R23/25:Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed .
R50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
Safety Statements 
S20/21:When using, do not eat, drink or smoke .
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .
RIDADR  UN 1557 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  TT1255000
Hazard Note  Corrosive/Toxic
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  28269080
Safety Profile
Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by intravenous route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of K2O, F-, and As. See also FLUORIDES and ARSENIC COMPOUNDS.
Toxicity
mouse,LD50,intravenous,56mg/kg (56mg/kg),U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#00126,

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