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Product Summary

Chemical Formula

SF6

Chemical Name

Sulfur Hexafluoride

UN Number

UN1080

CAS Number

2551 - 62 - 4

Label

Nonflammable Gas

Hazard Class

2.2

General Description

Colorless, odorless, nonflammable, liquified gas.

Description
Application
Precautions
Industry
Supply Mode

Sulfur Hexafluoride is a nonflammable, odorless, nontoxic and colorless gas. It serves frequently as a insulating gas for electrical equipment and has a high dielectric strength. Sulfur Hexafluoride is slightly soluble in oil and water. This gas is completely nontoxic, however it can displace the amount of oxygen in the air, acting as a simple asphyxiant.

Product Quality Information

Product Grade

Specification

Content

Regulator Recommendations

Notes

4.5 Research

99.995%

70 LB

4000 Series: Non-corrosive

Analysis supplied with each container.

3.0

99.9%
H2O < 0.65 ppm/w
Air as Nitrogen < 400 ppm/w
Acidity (HF) < 0.3 ppm/w
CF4 < 400 ppm/w
Oil < 5 ppm/w

115 lb

3000 Series: Non-corrosive
2000 Series: Non-corrosive

 

4.5 Semiconductor Process Gas

99.995%
O2 + N2 < 50 ppm
H2O < 8 ppm
Halocarbon 14 < 17 ppm
Acidity (HF) < 0.7 ppm

70 LB

Valve Panel
7000 Series: Semiconductor
3000 Series: Non-corrosive

 

2.8 Semiconductor Process Gas

99.8 %
O2 + N2 < 1500 ppm
H2O < 8 ppm
CF4 < 350 ppm

115 LB

Valve Panel
7000 Series: Semiconductor
3000 Series: Non-corrosive