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Seaforth Mineral Fluorspar (Acid Grade)

Acid Grade Fluorspar or acidspar (CaF₂), is a fine grained material composed of 51.1% calcium and 48.9% fluorine. Acidspar is generally 97% - 99.9% calcium fluoride depending on the deposits, mining techniques and processing techniques.  Fluorite, generally called acidspar, is used to make hydrofluoric acid for refrigerants, as a flux for the steel industry, in glazes, fritz and enamels for glass and ceramics industries and household items such as toothpaste.

Chemical Name: Calcium Fluoride, Silicon Dioxide

Functions: Flux

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Calcium Fluoride,

Silicon Dioxide

Base Chemicals Functions

Flux

Industrial Additives Functions

Flux

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids

Glass & Ceramic Additives

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Inorganics

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Ceramics & Refractory,

Chemical Manufacturing,

Metal Manufacturing & Finishing

Applicable Processes

Chemicals Production,

Metal Manufacturing

Base Chemicals End Uses

Ceramics,

Glasses,

Steel Industry

Industrial Additives End Use

Ceramic Enamel Frits,

Ceramic Glaze,

Ceramics

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance
Solid crystalline powder
Odor
Odorless
Soluble in
Ammonium salts
Insoluble in
Water
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point2500.0°C—
Melting Point1420.0°C—
Specific Gravity3.18——

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

First Aid Measures
  • Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses if present. Immediately rinse eyes with plenty of water, holding eyelids open for at least 20 minutes. Consult a physician. Dust may irritate eyes.
  • Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with water and soap. Dust: possible skin irritation.
  • Inhalation: Remove the person from exposure. Bring to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.
  • Possible irritation: mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract and lungs.
  • Ingestion: Rare in industry. Induce vomiting. Give a large quantity of water to dilute. Unconscious person: DO not induce vomiting or give any liquid. Consult a physician.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling Information

Dry, cool and well-ventilated area. In low fire-risk area. Keep away from incompatibles (acids).