Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS.
See Also
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The gas is heavier than air and may accumulate in lowered spaces causing a deficiency of oxygen.
Chemical dangers
Decomposes above 500°C . This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including sulfur oxides and fluorine compounds.
Formula: F6S
Molecular mass: 146.1
Sublimation point: -64°C
Melting point: -51°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.9
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.68
