Appearance
Colorless crystals or oily liquid
Function
Hypophosphorous acid is used in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, discoloration of polymers, water treatment, retrieval of precious or non-ferrous metals. Its main use is for electroless plating; i.e. deposition of select metal films from solution on a sensitized surface.
Synonyms
Hypophosphorous Acid; Unipo HPA; EINECS 228-601-5 ; Hypophosphorous acid (VAN) ;Phosphine oxide, hydroxy-
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Packages
- 65 kg. Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Pharmaceutical
- industrial
Product Classes
- Acidulants
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 5 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 26.5 øC (79.7 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: NO
- Molecular Weight: 66.00 g/mol