What should be done if hydrofluoric acid leaks?

Hydrofluoric acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride gas, a clear, colorless, fuming corrosive liquid with a strong irritating odor. Low concentrations of hydrofluoric acid are a weak acid. It is extremely corrosive and can strongly corrode metals, glass and silicon-containing objects. Inhalation of vapor or contact with the skin can cause incurable burns.

What should be done if hydrofluoric acid leaks?

Hydrofluoric acid is an aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride gas, a clear, colorless, fuming corrosive liquid with a strong irritating odor. Low concentrations of hydrofluoric acid are a weak acid. It is extremely corrosive and can strongly corrode metals, glass and silicon-containing objects. Inhalation of vapor or contact with the skin can cause incurable burns.

What should be done if hydrofluoric acid leaks?

First of all, protecting people's lives is the first priority. People in the leaked contaminated area should be evacuated quickly and isolated, and entry and exit should be strictly restricted. At the same time, emergency response personnel should wear professional protective equipment. Do not directly contact the leaked material.

Secondly, cut off the source of the leak to prevent entry into restricted spaces such as sewers and flood drainage ditches. If hydrofluoric acid leaks in small quantities: mix with sand, dry lime or soda ash for disposal. It can also be rinsed with a large amount of water, and the wash water can be diluted and placed in the wastewater system.

If a big quantity of leakage occurs, measures need to be taken to contain it and recover it to a specific tank truck or container for waste disposal.