Aluminum fluoride

Independent reference data for Aluminum fluoride (CAS 7784-18-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used in ceramics; as flux in metallurgy, ceramic glazes, and enamels; in aluminum manufacture (to lower the melting point and increase the conductivity of the electrolyte); as inhibitor of fermentation; as catalyst in organic reactions; in the manufacture of aluminum silicate; [HSDB]Aluminum Producing [Category: Industry]

Synonyms and trade names

aluminum fluoride; Aluminum trifluoride; trifluoroalumane; Aluminum fluoride (AlF3); aluminium trifluoride; Fluorid hlinity; Aluminium fluorure; trifluoridoaluminium; Z77H3IKW94; DTXSID8030712; CHEBI:49464; Aluminium Fluoratum; RefChem:5537; DTXCID6010712; 232-051-1; 7784-18-1

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CIR / INCI: Oral care; Antiplaque
GHS notification summary	95.2% (360 / 378)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	95.2% (360 / 378)
Reported hazard statements	H301, H319, H335, H361, H372

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 95.2% (360 of 378) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 360 of 378 companies (only 4.8% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

Aluminum fluoride · CAS 7784-18-1 · AlF3. UNII Z77H3IKW94. Boiling Point: 1272 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 1291 °C; Melting Point: 1290 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.