Sodium fluoride PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  Sodium fluoride
Linear Formula:  NaF
Molecular Weight:  41.99 g/mol
CAS Number: 7681-49-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 1.4 mmHg ( 0 °C)
Assay Purity >= 99 %
B pt. 1700 °C
M pt. 993°C(lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301,H315,H319
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313
GHS Pictogram
Storage Temp. Room temperature
Storage Class 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

Description

Application
It is widely used in dental care products like toothpaste and mouth rinses in water fluoridation as a preservative in laboratory samples and in some industrial processes such as glass etching and metal cleaning.

Purpose
The main purpose of sodium fluoride is to prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel and reducing the ability of bacteria to produce acids that cause cavities.

General Description
Sodium fluoride is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula NaF commonly appearing as a white odorless crystalline solid that is soluble in water.