Potassium fluoride is used to frost and etch glass, as in the manufacture of some optical glasses, and to make insecticides, pesticides, and disinfectants. Potassium fluoride is irritating to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.

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Potassium fluoride, represented by the chemical formula KF, is an inorganic compound comprising an alkali metal potassium and monoatomic anion fluoride. It exists in its solid state or aqueous solution form, with the mineral carobbiite being the naturally occurring KF.