In the year of 2015, an unfortunate event took place in Perth, with a lab worker passing away shortly after accidentally spilling hydrofluoric acid. This fatality occurred on November 12, when a thirty seven year old man died in the Intensive Care Unit upon splashing approximately...Read more
When hydrofluoric acid is ejected into the environment, it can have major negative ecological impacts, by causing damage to plants through leaf necrosis and chlorosis, impacting aquatic organisms with its toxicity, and potentially contaminating soil or groundwater after a spill....Read more
Children are especially vulnerable to hydrofluoric acid, since they tend to have a bigger surface area to bodyweight ratio and smaller airway diameter. Moreover, individuals with asthma or other respiratory related issues may be more sensitive to hydrofluoric acid, since it has...Read more
Hydrofluoric acid is a colorless and highly corrosive inorganic acid, which is very toxic. The common concentration for this acid is nearly forty nine percent, but there are also even stronger solutions, with pure hydrofluoric acid having a boiling point near room temperature....Read more
There are a number of health effects that can result from exposure to hydrofluoric acid. When it comes to the skin, redness, swelling, blisters, and white patches could be seen. Moreover, burns may also occur hours after exposure. While there may not be any pain when an individual...Read more
The main source of hydrofluoric acid today is the mineral fluorite, otherwise known as calcium fluoride. This mineral is treated with concentrated sulfuric acid, which produces hydrogen fluoride gas. Furthermore, hydrofluoric acid could also be a byproduct during the production of...Read more
Information presented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding how some chemical warehouses and distribution facilities may be failing to properly manage hazardous chemicals as required by federal law. Read more