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Perfluorooctanoic acid, 95%, Thermo Scientific™
Description
This Thermo Scientific brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific.
Applications
Perfluorooctanoic acid is used as a surfactant in the emulsion polymerization of fluoropolymers. It is used in fabrics and leather and in the production of floor waxes and waxed papers. The compound is also used in insulators for electric wires, planar etching of fused silica and fire fighting foam.
Solubility
Soluble in water. (3.4 g/L) at 20°C.
Notes
Store away from reducing agents and strong bases. Incompatible materials are Oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.
Perfluorooctanoic acid is used as a surfactant in the emulsion polymerization of fluoropolymers. It is used in fabrics and leather and in the production of floor waxes and waxed papers. The compound is also used in insulators for electric wires, planar etching of fused silica and fire fighting foam.
Solubility
Soluble in water. (3.4 g/L) at 20°C.
Notes
Store away from reducing agents and strong bases. Incompatible materials are Oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 58°C to 60°C |
| Density | 1.7 |
| Boiling Point | 189°C to 192°C |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3261 |
| Beilstein | 1809678 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. (3.4g/L) at 20°C. |
| Formula Weight | 414.07 |
| Percent Purity | 95% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Perfluorooctanoic acid |
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