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Sulfur hexafluoride

CAS 2551-62-4
EC 219-854-2
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Product Identification

More information about Sulfur hexafluoride

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Sulfur hexafluoride
Product Code
20925

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
2551-62-4 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
219-854-2 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Sulfur hexafluoride (CAS: 2551-62-4 ) is a compressed gas substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
Press. Gas H280
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Hazard Statements

  • H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P410: Protect from sunlight.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Compressed gas
Physical State Data
gas
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Compressed gas
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Compressed gas
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-50.5 ℃ (-59 ºF)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
>1010.8 hPa (>758 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.67 g/cm3 (13.936 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Easily soluble
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Easily soluble
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Sulfur hexafluoride?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is the physical form of Sulfur hexafluoride?

Sulfur hexafluoride is a compressed gas appearing as compressed gas with colorless color. It has odorless odor.

What is the solubility of Sulfur hexafluoride?

Easily soluble

What is Sulfur hexafluoride used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Sulfur hexafluoride?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Sulfur hexafluoride?

The melting point is -50.5 ℃ (-59 ºF) and the boiling point is Not determined.