POTASSIUM FLUORIDE- ▸ Organic synthesis: Fluorine source and catalyst for introducing fluorine into organic molecules
- ▸ Brazing & soldering: Active ingredient in silver-soldering and brazing fluxes
- ▸ Glass finishing: Etching and frosting of glass surfaces
- ▸ Chemical processing: Reagent and intermediate
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Potassium fluoride (CAS 7789-23-3) is an inorganic fluoride salt supplied in technical and reagent grades. It serves as a fluorine source and base catalyst in organic synthesis, as the active component of silver-soldering and brazing fluxes, and as an etching agent for glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is potassium fluoride used for?
Potassium fluoride (CAS 7789-23-3) is an inorganic fluoride salt used as a fluorine source and base catalyst in organic synthesis, as the active component of silver-soldering and brazing fluxes, and as an etching agent for glass. It is supplied in technical and reagent grades.
What does ACS Reagent grade mean for potassium fluoride?
ACS Reagent grade meets the purity specifications of the American Chemical Society for analytical and laboratory use, with tighter impurity limits than technical grade. We supply this grade with a Certificate of Analysis documenting assay and impurity values per lot.
What is the difference between anhydrous and dihydrate potassium fluoride?
This grade (Ah = anhydrous) contains no water of crystallization, whereas the dihydrate carries two waters. The anhydrous form is preferred where water content must be minimized, such as fluorination reactions. Specify the hydrate state you require when ordering.
How does potassium fluoride ship under DOT regulations?
Potassium fluoride is assigned UN 1812 and is regulated for transport. We ship it with the correct hazard documentation, SDS, and CoA. Confirm your shipping mode so we apply the appropriate packaging and labeling.
What HS code applies to potassium fluoride?
Potassium fluoride classifies under HS 2826.19 (fluorides). We provide the HS code along with the CoA and SDS to support import and customs documentation.