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Hydrogen Fluoride

Hydrogen Fluoride (HF)

Hydrogen fluoride is produced by the reaction of calcium fluoride (CaF2) with sulfuric acid (H2SO4) or by the direct reaction of hydrogen and fluorine.

Specifications we measure
RangeResolutionTechnologySensor Module
10 PPM
0.1ECES-HF-4EC10
10 PPM0.1ECES-HF-7EC10
Guidelines
  • OSHA:3 ppm over an 8-hour workday
  • US EPA: No specific NAAQS for hydrogen fluoride, but recommended ambient concentration limits are typically set at 0.1 ppm.
Health effects
  • Low Concentrations: Eye and skin irritation, sore throat, coughing.
  • High Concentrations:Severe respiratory damage, pulmonary edema, and systemic toxicity affecting bones, liver, and kidneys.