Aluminum hexafluorosilicate

Synonyms

Fluoroaluminum silicate; Aluminum fluorosilicate; Aluminum fluosilicate (Al2Si3F18); Hexafluorosilicate(2-) aluminum (3:2); Aluminum hexafluorosilicate(2-) (2:3); Silicate(2-), hexafluoro-, aluminum (3:2); [ChemIDplus]

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Nonahydrate: Solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index]

Sources/Uses

Used to protect and preserve construction materials and to make glass; [Merck Index]

Comments

See "Sodium hexafluorosilicate" and "Magnesium hexafluorosilicate."

Biomedical References

Fluorides in urine = 2 mg/L prior to shift or 3 mg/L at end of shift; (Repeated measurements recommended.)

2.5 mg/m3, as F

2.5 mg/m3, as F

1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as F

250 mg/m3, as F

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Glass Manufacturing