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Perfluoroacetone (Hexafluoroacetone, HFA)
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Technical Information |
Latest
Update: July 2005
1. Description:
- Perfluoroacetone,
also named Hexafluoroacetone or shortly in HFA, is a non-flammable gas. HFA is
usually sold in the form of hydrate, such as trihydrate, which is liquid at room
temperature. HFA · 3H2O is widely used in organic
synthesis as intermediates and raw materials. It could also be used as a good solvent to
dissolve polymers like polyoxymethylene (POM) and polyesters, even natural polymers such
as silk articles.
2. Physical and typical properties
Properties |
Index |
Chemical formula |
CF3COCF3· 3H2O |
Molecular Weight |
220.02 |
Appearance |
colorless
and transparent liquid |
Boiling Point ( @ 101.3 KPa ) |
104 - 106 oC |
Density ( @ 20oC ) |
1.57 - 1.59
g/cm3 |
PH Value |
min. 3 |
Purity |
min. 95% |
3.
Packing, storage , transportation and precautions for handling
- Packed
in 5-liter polyethylene container. 5 kgs net in each package.
- The
product should be kept in a dark and well-ventilated place with temperature no exceeding
25 oC
during storage and transportation.
- HFA
trihydrate is a liquid with some toxicity. Avoid skin or eye contact and inhalation during
handling. Only use the product in well-ventilated place.
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