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Ammonium Bifluoride Flakes Technical Grade
Technical
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Ammonium Bifluoride Flakes Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- ammonium-bifluoride-flakes
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 1341-49-7PubChem
- Formula
- F2H5NPubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 57.044PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (NH₄HF₂) | ≥96.0% | 98.4% | — | Supplier specification |
| Ammonium fluoride (NH4F) | 4.0 % maximum | 1.2 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Antimony (Sb) | 10 ppm maximum | 0.3 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Arsenic (As) | 10 ppm maximum | 0.3 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Chloride (Cl) | 30 ppm maximum | 8 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Copper (Cu) | 30 ppm maximum | 0.5 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Fluorine (as F) | 65.0 % minimum | 66.1 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Iron (Fe) | 10 ppm maximum | 3 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Lead (Pb) | 5.0 ppm maximum | 0.15 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Nickel (Ni) | 10 ppm maximum | 1.2 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Silica (SiO2) | 100 ppm maximum | 25 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 100 ppm maximum | 20 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Water (H2O) | 1000 ppm maximum | 400 ppm | — | Supplier specification |
| Non-volatile matter (residue after ignition) | 0.10 % maximum | 0.01 % | Gravimetric, ignition at 600 °C in platinum | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade Technical | — | — | current | current |
| ACS | — | — | ammonium-bifluoride-flakes-acs-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Solid | Published reference |
| Odor | Odorless | Published reference |
| pH | 4.0 - 6.5 | Interpreted |
| Density | 1.5 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink | Published reference |
| Boiling Point | 463.1 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes at 446 °F) (USCG, 1999) | Published reference |
| Melting Point | 258 °F (USCG, 1999) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | N/A | Published reference |
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| glass / silicate-containing materials | Not recommended | — | lab.solstice.com |
| glass | Not recommended | — | lab.solstice.com |
| silicate-containing materials | Not recommended | — | lab.solstice.com |
Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN172749 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 8Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Ammonium hydrogendifluoride, solidAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H301, H311, H314, H331Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P310, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P321, P330, P362, P363, P403+P233, P405, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Ammonium Bifluoride Flakes Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Fluoride source for etching, surface treatment and chemical processing where controlled fluoride activity is requiredlabproinc.com
- Glass and silica etching, surface treatment, materials science research, analytical and laboratory chemistry, metallurgical processing and chemical manufacturinglabproinc.com
- Hydraulic fracturing fluids and industrial use (supplier SDS states this as the recommended use)mubychem.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.mubychem.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use in ventilation or with respiratory protection — vapour is the primary exposure. Chemical splash goggles and gloves. Open and transfer cool; pressure can build in warm sealed containers. Neutralization with acid is exothermic.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Acids (violent neutralization), copper, brass, zinc, aluminium and their alloys, oxidizers, halogens, mercury, and many aldehydes/ketones.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1727, Ammonium hydrogendifluoride, solid, 8, PG II
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 4 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 2 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 5 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.