Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is mainly used as corrosion inhibitor by customers active in the metal and coatings industry.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) does show highest effectiveness on aluminium though it can be used on other metals as well.
Customers are using Hexafluorozirconic acid as an alternative of nickel based products with less hazardous properties when it comes to environmental as well as health & safety related regulations.
CAS Number: 12021-95-3
EC Number: 234-666-0
Molecular Formula: F6HZr-
Molecular Weight: 206.22
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is mainly used in manufacturing of optical glass and fluozirconate,in the metal industry as corrosion inhibitor for surface pre-treatment.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is most effective on aluminum, but can also used on other metals.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is mainly used in the manufacture of optical glass and fluorozirconate.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used for metal surface treatment and cleaning, also used in wool, leather industry and atomic energy industry and advanced electrical materials, refractory material production used for metal surface and coating.
Applications of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
-electroplating
-aluminum lacquering in chrome-free processes
-synthesis of fluoride releasing dental monomers, as a precursor of ZrO2 ceramic films as well as metal surface passivation
-Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) reduces the occurrence of sludge as a side product – e.g. in Zincphosphate based systems
Applications of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used for:
Hexafluorozirconic acid based surface pretreatments on steel for corrosion resistance
Preparation of titania photocatalyst synthesized from ionic-liquid-like precursor
Synthesis of fluoride-releasing dental monomer
As precursor to ZrO2 ceramic thin films
Chemical Properties:
light green liquid
Storage of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Store Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) in cool place.
Keep Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Uses of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used for:
Hexafluorozirconic acid based surface pretreatments on steel for corrosion resistance
Preparation of titania photocatalyst synthesized from ionic-liquid-like precursor
Synthesis of fluoride-releasing dental monomer
As precursor to ZrO2 ceramic thin films
Uses of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid is mainly used in manufacturing of optical glass and fluozirconate.
Flammability and Explosibility:
Nonflammable
Main usages of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Surfacetreatment.
Aluminium lacquering in chrome-free processes.
Electroplating.
Uses of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is a solution of dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate containing a small percentage of hydrogen fluoride and used in the phosphating process for metal plating.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is an alternative to nickel in this process because nickel is subject to environmental regulation.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) reduces considerably the formation of sludge byproducts compared to zinc-phosphate-based systems and it also can be plugged into production lines easily, with little or no modifications.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is the preferred choice when replacing zinc-phosphate ahead of an electrocoat painting system.
Description of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Information not available
Appearance of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is a colorless liquid with a characteristic smell odor of hydrogen fluoride.
Solubility of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Information not available
About Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per annum.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) might be used.
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Other release to the environment of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is likely to occur from: outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) can be found in products with material based on: metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery).
Widespread uses by professional workers of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals.
ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA).
Other release to the environment of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives).
Formulation or re-packing of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used in the following products: metal surface treatment products.
Release to the environment of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used in the following products: laboratory chemicals.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used for the manufacture of: fabricated metal products.
Release to the environment of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) can occur from industrial use: as processing aid, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Release to the environment of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is mainly used as corrosion inhibitor by customers active in the metal and coatings industry.
KEYWORDS:
12021-95-3, 234-666-0, Hexafluorozirconic acid, tetrafluorozirconium;dihydrofluoride, AKOS015903617, zirconium(IV) fluoride dihydrofluoride, FT-0627006, Hydrogen zirconium fluoride, MFCD00082965, Zirconate(2-) hexafluoro-
Formula: H2ZrF6
CAS No.: 12021-95-3
EC No.: 234-666-0
Synonyms: Hexafluorozirconic acid; Fluozirconic acid; Hydrogen hexafluorozirconate
• Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used commonly in industrial settings as a precursor material for the manufacture of films used to coat ceramics, to synthesize glass used in prescription eyeglasses and as a common corrosion inhibitor on steel and other metal surfaces.
• Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is a colorless, odorless liquid mixture, completely soluble in water and stable under recommended storage conditions.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is corrosive to metals.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is incompatible with strong acids, bases, and should be stored away from metals as contact with metals can result in the release of hydrogen gas that can be explosive.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is predominantly composed of 45% dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-), 54.5% water and hydrofluoric acid comprising approximately 0.5%.
• Given Hexafluorozirconic acids (HFZA) major uses, the primary exposure to this chemical occurs in the industrial setting.
For workers, good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices should be followed to prevent or reduce exposure.
Workplace exposure limits for have been established for use of this product in worksite safety programs.
See the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information.
In contact with fire, Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) decomposes to release hazardous hydrogen fluoride.
Fire or intense heat may cause Hexafluorozirconic acid's (HFZA) outer package to rupture violently so it should be stored under controlled room temperatures.
• Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is toxic if swallowed, inhaled, and can cause severe skin burns and eye damage.
Ingestion and significant inhalation exposure to Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) can release fluoride ions that can cause severe systemic effects including hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia and hyperkalemia resulting in electrolyte imbalance and cardiac arrhythmias.
• Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is not known to be genotoxic or cause reproductive or developmental harm.
• Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is not anticipated to be a carcinogen in humans based on studies conducted by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
• The aquatic toxicity and ecological effects of this product are not known.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is inorganic and, therefore, biodegradability data is not relevant.
However, discharge into the environment should be avoided and Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) should not be flushed into surface water or sanitary sewer systems.
Instead, spillages should first be neutralized with lime or sodium hydroxide solution and the spilled material collected and placed into an appropriate container for proper disposal to an approved waste disposal plant.
Applications of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is used for:
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) based surface pretreatments on steel for corrosion resistance
Preparation of titania photocatalyst synthesized from ionic-liquid-like precursor
Synthesis of fluoride-releasing dental monomer
As precursor to ZrO2 ceramic thin films
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA), CAS 12021-95-3, (also known as fluozirconic acid) has the formula H2ZrF6.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is a corrosive chemical, like all salts of fluorosilicic acid.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) finds use in zirconium oxide thin films for aluminum annodizing, in surface treatment applications, electroplating, and in chrome-free aluminum lacquering processes.
For metal treatment processes, Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) and Fluorotitanic acid are often used together in the plating system.
Shelf Life of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) life is 12 months.
CAS No.: 12021-95-3
Chemical Name: Hexafluorozirconic acid
Synonyms: FLUOROZIRCONIC ACID;fluorozirconic;DIHYDROGEN HEXAFLUOROZIRCONATE;Fluorozirconate;Fluorozirconate acid;Hexafluorozirconic a;Hexafluozirconic acide;HEXAFLUOROZIRCONIC ACID;Hexafluorozirconicacid98%;Fluorozirconic acid(H2ZrF6)
CBNumber: CB9454729
Molecular Formula: F6HZr-
Molecular Weight: 206.22
MDL Number: MFCD00082965
MOL File: 12021-95-3.mol
Modify Date: 2023-03-14 13:12:07
Chemical Identifiers of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Linear Formula: H2ZrF6
MDL Number: MFCD00082965
EC No.: 234-666-0
Beilstein/Reaxys No.: N/A
Pubchem CID: 14299283
IUPAC Name: tetrafluorozirconium; dihydrofluoride
SMILES: F.F.F[Zr](F)(F)F
InchI Identifier: InChI=1S/6FH.Zr/h6*1H;/q;;;;;;+4/p-4
InchI Key: DXIGZHYPWYIZLM-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Chemical Name: Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconiumdiuide aqueous solution
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
%Fluozirconic Acid: 60 %
%H2SiF6: 0.2%
% HF: 2 %
Lead: 0.5 g/L Max
Sulphate: 0.01 g/L Max
Chloride: 00.05 g/L Max
Density: 1.85 g/cc
Synonyms:
Hexafluorozirconic acid solution, Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate, 45% w/w aq., Zirconate(2-), hexafluoro-, dihydrogen, Fluorozirconic acid
CAS Number: 12021-95-3 (Mixture of 7732-18-5(~55%), 12021-95-3 (45%), and 7664-39-3 (0.5%))
CAS Name: Hexafluorozirconic acid
EC (EINECS) Number: 234-666-0 (for CAS #12021-95-3)
Features of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Optimum quality
Accurate composition
Long shelf life
Applications of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Metal treatment
For manufacturing potassium zirconium fluoride
Product Safety Information about Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is a toxic and corrosive chemical.
Avoid breathing mists and use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Properties of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Density[g/cm3]: 1.44
Melting point: No data
Boiling point: No data
Solubility[g/100g H2O]: Water soluble
MITI No.: 1-320
CAS No.: 12021-95-3
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) Solution Properties (Theoretical):
Compound Formula: F6H2Zr
Molecular Weight: 207.23
Appearance: Colorless to Pale Blue or Green liquid
Melting Point: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Density: 1.512 g/mL
Solubility in H2O: N/A
Exact Mass: 205.910774
Monoisotopic Mass: 205.910774
Synonyms: Fluozirconic Acid; hexafluorozirconate(2-); Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate
Molecular Formula: H2F6Zr
Molecular Weight: 207.226298
CAS Registry Number: 12021-95-3
EINECS: 234-666-0
PROPERTIES of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
core: zirconium
reagent type: catalyst
Quality Level:
100
concentration:
50 wt. % in H2O
density:
1.512 g/mL at 25 °C
SMILES string:
F.F.F[Zr](F)(F)F
InChI:
1S/6FH.Zr/h6*1H;/q;;;;;;+4/p-4
InChI key:
DXIGZHYPWYIZLM-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Synonym(s):
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate solution, Hydrogen zirconium fluoride
Linear Formula:
H2ZrF6
CAS Number:
12021-95-3
Molecular Weight:
207.23
MDL number:
MFCD00082965
PubChem Substance ID:
24885513
NACRES:
NA.22
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is usually available in various concentrations.
Special packaging of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) requirements are available upon request.
Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA) is stored in original packing and under conditions mentioned on the safety data sheet (SDS).
Molecular Weight: 207.23
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 6
Rotatable Bond Count: 0
Exact Mass: 205.910768
Monoisotopic Mass: 205.910768
Topological Polar Surface Area: 0 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 7
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 19.1
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 3
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
First-aid measures of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth.
Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Never give liquid to an unconscious person.
Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control center.
Inhalation of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration.
Move to fresh air.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye contact of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
If easy to do, remove contact lenses.
Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Precautions for safe handling of Hexafluorozirconic acid (HFZA):
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Do not expose to intense heat as product may expand and pressurize container.
Do not taste or swallow.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Use caution when adding this material to water.
Add material slowly when mixing with water.
Do not add water to the material; instead, add the material to the water. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing.
Synonyms:
Hexafluorozirconic acid
tetrafluorozirconium;dihydrofluoride
Hexafluorzirkonsaurelosung
AKOS015903617
zirconium(IV) fluoride dihydrofluoride
FT-0627006
J-521444
Q62018152
Hexafluorozirconic acid
Hydrogen zirconium fluoride
MFCD00082965 [MDL number]
Tetrafluorozirconium dihydrofluoride [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Tétrafluorozirconium, difluorhydrate [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Tetrafluorzirconiumdihydrofluorid [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate
Hexafluorozirconic acidmissing
Hexafluorzirkons??urel??sung
ZIRCONIUM TETRAFLUORIDE DIHYDROFLUORIDE
Zirconate(2-), hexafluoro-
Hexafluorozirconic acid
Hexafluorozirconate(2-)
Hydrogen zirconium fluoride
EINECS 234-666-0
hexafluorozirconium(2-),hydron
MFCD00082965
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate
Regulatory process names:
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-)
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-)
dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-)
Fluorozirconic acid
Zirconate(2-), hexafluoro-, dihydrogen, (OC-6-11)-
Zirconate(2-), hexafluoro-, hydrogen (1:2), (OC-6-11)-
CAS names:
Zirconate(2-), hexafluoro-, hydrogen (1:2), (OC-6-11)-
IUPAC names:
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-)
dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-)
Dihydrogen hexafluorozirconate(2-)
dihydrogen hexafluorozirconiumdiuide
hexafluorozirconate(2-)
Hexafluorozirconic acid
Other identifiers:
12021-95-3
59597-78-3
59597-78-3