Difference between revisions of "Sodium aluminum fluosilicate"
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* Skin contact can cause irritation and burns. | * Skin contact can cause irritation and burns. | ||
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==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:29, 31 May 2022
Description
White powder. Sodium aluminum fluosilicate was used as an Insecticide and mothproofing agent in the 1930s for the treatment of large incoming collections (Goldberg 1996). It was sold under the brand name Larvex. Sodium aluminum fluosilicate has also been used as a buffer in dyebaths.
Synonyms and Related Terms
sodium aluminum silicofluoride; sodium aluminum fluorosilicate; Larvex
Risks
- Highly corrosive to galvanized iron.
- Skin contact can cause irritation and burns.
- Fluoride Alert: Sheet
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Slightly soluble in water.
- Highly corrosive to galvanized iron.
| Composition | Na5Al(SiF6)4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 53404-77-6 |
Resources and Citations
- L. Goldberg, A History Of Pest Control Measures In The Anthropology Collections, National Museum Of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, JAIC (35):23-43, 1996
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993