Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a clear, colorless liquid consisting of hydrogen fluoride gas dissolved in water. Hydrofluoric acid (HF) ... Open carefully in a chemical fume hood. EHRS can supply ...

Feb. 24, 2011 — -- Oil industry documents filed with the federal government reveal that an accidental release of a lethal chemical used in 50 aging refineries across the country could prove ...

Eye Contact: Hydrofluoric acid fumes can dry out the eyes and cause a burning sensation, redness and secretions. Splashing into the eyes may cause severe and irreversible damage that permanently ...

While hydrofluoric acid is used at about about 50 of the nation’s 150 refineries to make high-octane gasoline, Valero’s Wilmington refinery and Torrance Refining Co., owned by PBF Energy, are ...

Updated Feb. 3. The chemical is modified hydrofluoric acid and it's been used for decades at Torrance Refinery and Valero's Wilmington Refinery.

The Torrance City Council has rejected a resolution calling for a ban of the toxic chemical hydrofluoric acid at the local oil refinery, shortly after EPA inspectors found numerous safety violations.

MSDS for hydrofluoric acid. Skin Exposure: Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush the affected body area with cool water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Gently apply 2.5% Calcium Gluconate ...

The descriptions of the chemical processes used to liberate fluorine from minerals are greatly simplified, of course, and almost nothing about handling AHF and hydrofluoric acid on industrial ...