Magnesium hexafluorosilicate hexahydrate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

120°C (dec.)

Density 

1,79 g/cm³

form 

Powder

Specific Gravity

1.788

color 

white

PH

3.1

Exposure limits

ACGIH: TWA 2.5 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 250 mg/m3

CAS DataBase Reference

18972-56-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Silicate(2-), hexafluoro-, magnesium (1:1), hexahydrate (18972-56-0)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

25

Safety Statements 

24/25-45

RIDADR 

2853

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

28269080

MSDS

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Magnesium hexafluorosilicate hexahydrate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White powder

Uses

For mothproofing of textile fabrics.

Hazard

Strong irritant.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by subcutaneous route. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of F-. See also FLUORIDES and MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS.

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• Magnesium hexafluorosilicate hexahydrate