Sodium aluminum fluosilicate
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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
Other Properties
Slightly soluble in water. Highly corrosive to galvanized iron.
| Composition | Na5Al(SiF6)4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 53404-77-6 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly corrosive to galvanized iron. Skin contact can cause irritation and burns.
Additional Information
L. Goldberg, A History Of Pest Control Measures In The Anthropology Collections, National Museum Of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, JAIC (35):23-43, 1996
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993