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Hexafluorophosphoric acid
HMT 15 June 2026Hexafluorophosphoric acid
Hexafluorophosphoric acid refers to a family of salts produced by combining phosphorus pentafluoride and hydrofluoric acid. The idealized chemical formula for hexafluorophosphoric acid is HPF6, which also is written H. Hexafluorophosphoric acid is only stable in solution, decomposing to HF and PF5 when dry. It exothermically reacts with water to produce oxonium hexafluorophosphate (+−) and hydrofluoric acid Wikipedia
Substance Data
Source: PubChem (HSDB, 04.12.2019)CAS-Number16940-81-1 |
Flash Point— | Boiling Point— |
| Emergency Response Guide No. 154 |
Hazardous Materials Table
Source: 49 CFR §172 (15 June 2026)(3) Hazard class8Corrosive liquids |
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(7) Special Provisions (§172.102)
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(8) Packing Authorizations (§173.***) 
| (8A) Exceptions | 154 | see 49 CFR §173.154 |
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| (8B) Non-bulk | 202 | see 49 CFR §173.202 |
| (8C) Bulk | 242 | see 49 CFR §173.242 |
(9) Quantity Limits 
| (9A) Passenger aircraft/rail | 1 L |
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| (9B) Cargo aircraft only | 30 L |
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Segregation chart for load, transport, and storage
This chart shows whether loading, transport, or storage with other hazard classes is permitted, prohibited, or restricted. Based on 49 CFR §177.848.
Note: In this segregation and separation chart are HazMat of hazard class 8 considered depending if there are liquid. Currently HazMat Tool is not able to to check if a HazMat is liquid or not. Therefore it is assumed as liquid. See PHMSA Interpretation #09-0252.
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| Must not be loaded, transported, or stored together in the same vehicle or facility. | |
| May be loaded, transported, or stored together. | |
| May be loaded, transported, or stored together only with restrictions. |

