Performance characteristics and operating precautions of ammonium fluorosilicate
Ammonium fluorosilicate is a fluorosilicate mainly used in industrial disinfectants, glass etchants, and insect repellents. Today I will talk about the performance characteristics and operating precautions of ammonium fluorosilicate.
Performance characteristics of ammonium fluorosilicate
Ammonium fluorosilicate is non-flammable, toxic, and highly irritating. Reacts with acids and emits toxic and corrosive fumes. High heat releases toxic gases. May be poisoned if swallowed or inhaled. It has a strong irritating effect on eyes, skin, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation can cause throat, bronchospasm, inflammation, chemical pneumonia, and pulmonary edema.
Precautions for handling ammonium fluorosilicate
Confined operation provides adequate local exhaust. Prevent dust from being released into the workshop air. Operators must be specially trained and strictly abide by the operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear dust masks (full-face masks), rubber protective clothing, and rubber gloves. Avoid generating dust. Avoid contact with oxidants and acids. Equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment. Empty containers may be harmful residues. Plastic woven bag lined with polyethylene plastic bag. The net weight of each bag is 50kg. It should be stored in a cool, ventilated and dry warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Protect from direct sunlight. Packaging is sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, and edible chemicals. The storage area should be equipped with suitable materials to contain spills.
Fire fighting methods:
Firefighters must wear full-body fireproof and anti-poison clothing to extinguish the fire in the upwind direction. Move the container from the fire to an open area when possible. Then select an appropriate extinguishing agent to extinguish the fire based on the cause of the fire.
Application of ammonium fluorosilicate
Used as disinfectant in the brewing industry, glass etchants, antiseptics for textiles, wood preservatives, also used in light metal casting and electroplating, also used to extract potassium from green sand and to make artificial cryolite and ammonium chlorate. It is also used to determine barium salts in chemical analysis.
The above is an introduction to the performance characteristics and operating precautions of ammonium fluorosilicate. I hope everyone will understand the performance characteristics and operating precautions of ammonium fluorosilicate, which will be helpful to everyone.
