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Ammonium Bifluoride

  • Acids
  • CAS 1341-49-7
  • IUPAC: azanium fluoride

Ammonium Bifluoride (CAS 1341-49-7) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026), 2 of which carry a DANGER signal word on their published Safety Data Sheet. It is listed on California's Proposition 65.

SERIOUS HAZARD — toxic if swallowed (H301), toxic in contact with skin (H311), toxic if inhaled (H331). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314, H318). Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure (H372). HF (hydrofluoric acid) is released on skin contact — delayed HF burns can occur from diluted solutions without immediate pain. Signal word DANGER.

Ammonium bifluoride is the active fluoride agent in many professional wheel cleaners. It dissolves iron brake dust and aluminum oxide via fluoride chemistry. This is a SERIOUS HAZARD ingredient — HF (hydrofluoric acid) is released on skin contact with moist surfaces.

SDS caution: many consumer-grade SDSs list only H302/H312 and omit H314/H318 for diluted formulations. Always cross-check with the industrial/professional SDS. Skin contact with diluted solutions can cause delayed HF burns that are not immediately painful.

Regulatory status

  • California Prop 65 listed (inorganic fluorides)
  • EU SDS must disclose per REACH

Health & environment profile

VOC
no
Prop 65 listed
yes
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
yes
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
yes
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
1/5
Purpose: Active fluoride agent in wheel cleaners and rust removers; dissolves iron brake dust and aluminum oxide via fluoride chemistry

Common questions about Ammonium Bifluoride

What is Ammonium Bifluoride used for in car care?
Active fluoride agent in wheel cleaners and rust removers; dissolves iron brake dust and aluminum oxide via fluoride chemistry
Is Ammonium Bifluoride a VOC?
No. Ammonium Bifluoride is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Ammonium Bifluoride on California's Proposition 65 list?
Yes. Ammonium Bifluoride appears on California's Proposition 65 list.

2 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.