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Hypophosphorous acid, 50% w/w aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar
Description
Hypophosphorous acid is primarily used for electroless nickel plating. It is involved in the reduction of arenediazonium salts. It acts as an additive in Fischer esterification reactions. Also, it serves as a neutralizing agent, antioxidant, catalyst in polymerization and poly condensation, and wetting agent. Further, it is used in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, discoloration of polymers, water treatment and retrieval of precious or non-ferrous metals. In addition to this, it is used as bleaching agents for plastics, synthetic fibers, decolorizing agent and for color stabilization during the manufacture of chemicals and several plastics.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals 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 Chemicals.
Specifications
6303-21-5 | |
50 g | |
H{3}O{2}P | |
Phosphinic acid |
Safety and Handling
- Hypophosphorous acid, 50% w/w aqueous solution
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
Hazard Statement
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hypophosphorus acid