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EC/CAS
16871-90-2
Name of the chemical
Dipotassium hexafluorosilicate
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-27
Product name
Potassium hexafluorosilicate
CAS No.
16871-90-2
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311+H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311+H331
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Air sensitive. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists
