Cryolite
- CAS Number
- 15096-52-3
- HSN Code
- 28263000
- Molecular Formula
- Na3AlF6
- Catalogue Number
- AL1565
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 209.94 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate is an inorganic sodium salt and a perfluorometallate salt. It contains a hexafluoroaluminate(3-).
Also known as Sodium hexafluoroaluminate.
- Catalogue No.
- AL1565
- CAS Number
- 15096-52-3
- Molecular Formula
- Na3AlF6
- Molecular Weight
- 209.94 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28263000
- Grade
- 98%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 960-1027 °C; Density: 2.95 g/cu cm; Solubility: 0.04 %.
- Appearance
- Odorless white solid or powder. mp: 1291 °C. Density: 2.95 g/cm3
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle, 2.5 Kg plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Cryolite
- Catalogue No.
- AL1565
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 15096-52-3
- EC Number
- 239-148-8
- Grade
- 98%
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- Na3AlF6
- HSN Code
- 28263000
- Synonyms
- Sodium hexafluoroaluminate
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Electrolyte in aluminum smelting, pesticide reference compound
- 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
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - category 1; Acute toxicity - category 4; Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - category 3
- Classification source
- Safe Work Australia HCIS via PubChem CID 16693908 - government classification; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H332: Harmful if inhaled; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- Precautionary statements
- P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P273, P304+P340, P317, P319, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Not classified as flammable, but may pose environmental hazards.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Cryolite
- CAS No.
- 15096-52-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Toxic if ingested; 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; however, may release 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
- Contain spill and prevent entry into waterways. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
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 containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with gloves and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- 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 food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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 to colorless
- Odour
- Odorless.
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 960-1027 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- Not applicable
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- No detectable vapor pressure
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 2.95 g/cu cm
- Solubility
- 0.04 %
- 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; incompatible with strong acids and bases.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Low melting solids or colorless, volatile liquids.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
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.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of fluorides and disodium oxide.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral >5000 mg/kg; LD50 Rat ip 59 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit percutaneous >2000 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)
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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)
- 3077
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 3077
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 3077
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 3077
- UN-No. (RID)
- 3077
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s.
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 9
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 a reference compound in aluminum-smelting electrolyte chemistry and as a pesticide reference compound.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00573
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 209.94 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 98% | 98.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water | 0.1 g/100 mL at 20 °C |
The above product is expected to comply with 98% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ≥ 98% | m.p. 960-1027 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 1.0% | None detected | 0.04 % |
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