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Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Dry chemical powder. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

May burn but does not ignite readily.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

Harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

Harmful if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

20/22 48/23/25 51/53
[EC Safety Phrase]

22 37 45 61
[UN (DOT)]

3077
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Toxic. Dangerous for the environment. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation and if swallowed. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse e
[Appearance]

Colorless monoclinic crystals, transition to cubic at 560 <sup>o</sup>C
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

977
[Density]

2.948 g/cm3 (19 C)
[Usage]

In the production of insecticides, in the glass and enamel industries, and electrolytic manufacture of aluminium.
[Product Name]

Trisodium hexafluoroaluminate
[Synonyms]

Sodium aluminum fluoride
Synthetic cryolite
Trisodium aluminum hexafluoride
[CAS]

"CASEN_13775-53-6.htm">13775-53-6
[Formula]

AlF6Na3
[Molecular Weight]

209.95
[EINECS]

237-410-6
[RTECS]

BD0075000
[RTECS Class]

Other
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

107552 (G)
[EC Index Number]

009-016-00-2
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong bases.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen fluoride.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

3077
[Hazard Class]

9
[Packing Group]

III