Lab Coat or acid-resistant clothing made with 0.4 kg (13 ounce) neoprene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with a nylon liner is recommended. The eyes should be protected from liquid splashes with goggles, ...

Hydrofluoric acid safety Although chemists consider hydrofluoric acid (HF) to be a “weak” acid, its potential to produce serious health effects greatly exceeds that of “strong” acids commonly used in ...

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a clear, colorless liquid consisting of hydrogen fluoride gas dissolved in water. It is an extremely dangerous material and all forms, including vapors and solutions, can ...

Instead, it proposed to allow refineries to keep using modified hydrofluoric acid, with enhanced safety measures, through a formal agreement with the refineries.

Wear safety eye wear when handling these chemicals, with chemical safety goggles being recommended unless there is very low risk of eye contact (see Chapter 13). Wear a face shield in addition to ...

Faulty, old pipe caused PES refinery explosion, sending a bus-size piece of debris flying across Schuylkill A federal investigation blames faulty, old pipe for the explosion and fire at the South ...

In a statement to ABC News, Sunoco said it has since invested $200 million in improving the safety and reliability of the equipment involved in the use and storage of hydrofluoric acid, "state-of ...

Refineries in Torrance and Wilmington have had 10 small leaks of modified hydrofluoric acid, which is potentially deadly, in just the past two years.

Federal officials conceded they don’t have access to potentially crucial basic safety information, such as the amount of additive contained in the modified hydrofluoric acid used at the ...

According to the U.S. Chemical Safety Board, the explosion could have been avoided and the biggest cause for concern is the modified hydrofluoric acid, or MHF, the plant uses.