Ammonium Fluoride
- CAS Number
- 12125-01-8
- HSN Code
- 28261990
- Molecular Formula
- NH4F
- Catalogue Number
- AL0358
- Purity
- 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 37.04 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Ammonium fluoride is a fluoride salt having ammonium (NH4+) as the counterion. It is a fluoride salt and an ammonium salt.
Also known as Ammonium bifluoride.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0358
- CAS Number
- 12125-01-8
- Molecular Formula
- NH4F
- Molecular Weight
- 37.04 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28261990
- Grade
- AR grade
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 238 °C; Boiling point: 100 °C at 760 mmHg; Density: 1.015; Solubility: 83.5 g/100 g water at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Deliquescent leaflets or needles; hexagonal prisms by sublimation; occurs commercially as a granular powder
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 250 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Ammonium Fluoride
- Catalogue No.
- AL0358
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 12125-01-8
- EC Number
- 235-185-9
- Grade
- AR grade
- EC Index Number
- 009-004-00-7
- Chemical Formula
- NH4F
- HSN Code
- 28261990
- Synonyms
- Ammonium bifluoride
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Analytical reagent, glass etching agent
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 25516 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301: Toxic if swallowed; H311: Toxic in contact with skin; H331: Toxic if inhaled
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Hygroscopic; may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Ammonium Fluoride
- CAS No.
- 12125-01-8
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Remove to fresh air.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Shower immediately with large quantities of water; remove all contaminated clothing in the shower at once; consult physician.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Flush with water for 15 min.; consult physician.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Perform gastric lavage with limewater or 1% calcium chloride solution; support respiration; call a physician.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Toxic if swallowed or inhaled; may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Non-flammable, but may emit toxic fumes in a fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain spill and collect for disposal.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry, plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with gloves in a fume hood. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 238 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 100 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- > 200 °C
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- Not applicable
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 1.015
- Solubility
- 83.5 g/100 g water at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong acids and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Decomposed by heat.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen fluoride and ammonia. The solution in water is a weak acid.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong bases, and moisture.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- Toxic if swallowed or inhaled; LD50 (oral, rat) = 130 mg/kg.
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 2505
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 2505
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 2505
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 2505
- UN-No. (RID)
- 2505
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Ammonium Fluoride
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Ammonium Fluoride
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Ammonium Fluoride
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Ammonium Fluoride
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Ammonium Fluoride
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as an analytical-grade fluoride reagent in glass etching and quantitative analysis.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0115A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 37.04 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 98% min | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | < 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | < 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with AR grade grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR grade | 98% | m.p. 238 °C; b.p. 100 °C at 760 mmHg | < 0.5% | < 0.1% | None detected | 83.5 g/100 g water at 25 °C |
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