Sulphur hexafluoride / SF₆
Gas Identification
Other denomination
Sulphur hexafluoride
CAS Registry Number
2551-62-4
SCBA type
SCBA
Chemical properties
Molecular formula
SF₆
Molecular mass
146,1 g/mol
Physical properties
Boiling point
-63,8 °C
Autoignition temperature
ininflammable
Gas/Vapour density
5,11
IP
19,3 eV
Flammability limit
LFL
-
UFL
-
Threshold limit value
TLV-TWA
1000 ppm • 6000 mg/m³
TLV-STEL
-
Sulphur hexafluoride : Description and use
Description
Sulphur hexafluoride is a chemical compound of sulphur and fluorine.
It is an inert, colourless and odourless gas. It is in the form of a colourless and odourless liquefied compressed gas.
Flammability: This product is not flammable.
USE
- Electrical insulator in transformers.
- Capacitors.
- Interrupters.
- High-voltage circuit breakers.
- Tracer gas in the design and assessment of ventilation systems.
- Leak detection gas.
Sulphur hexafluoride : Warnings and caution
GHS hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
GHS precautionary statements
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place.
Sulphur hexafluoride : Related products
Aucun produit disponible n'est actuellement lié à la détection de ce gaz.
