Honeywell Hydrofluoric Acid

Hydrofluoric Acid 49% Solution

Hydrofluoric Acid 49% Solution

(Aqueous HF, 49% HF) 49% HF (Aqueous HF) a non-fuming strength of hydrofluoric acid, is used in a variety of applications including stainless steel and titanium pickling, glass etching/frosting, quartz purification, feedstock for chemical derivatives, chemical milling, and rare metal processing. Honeywell manufactures and ships 49% HF from its Geismar, Louisiana and Amherstburg, Ontario production facilities. Aqueous HF is delivered in bulk quantities via Honeywell trucks and custom designed trailers. Honeywell operates the largest Aqueous HF transportation fleet in North America with over 20 trailers in service. Each truck and trailer "unit" is equipped with satellite tracking capability, emergency shutdown devices, and other state-of-the-art features. The satellite tracking system can pinpoint the unit’s location at all times and allows for constant two-way communication. Two man driver teams, regardless of travel distance, operate each delivery unit. All our drivers are Honeywell professionals, not "common carriers". Every driver is required to complete extensive training in the safe handling and delivery of aqueous HF before they go "on the road".

49% HF is a hazardous, corrosive acid that demands rigorous safety considerations in its use and handling. Both liquid and vapor can cause severe burns to all parts of the body. Specialized medical treatment is required for any exposure to HF.


Physical and Chemical Properties of Hydrofluoric Acid 49%

 

AppearanceColorless liquid
Physical StateLiquid
Molecular Weight20.01
Chemical Formula49% HF in H2O by weight
OdorSharp Pungent Odor
Specific GravityWater=1.0) 1.175 @ 60°F (15.5°C)
Solubility in Water100% by weight
pH3.4pH
Boiling Point224°F (106°C)
Melting Point-34°F (-37°C)
Vapor Pressure27 mmHg at 70°F (21°C)
Vapor Density(Air=1.0)2.21 at 70°F, 1.76 at 80°F
Evaporation RateNot Applicable
% Volatiles100%
Ionization Potential15.98 eV
Flash PointNot Flammable


For additional physical and chemical properties of Hydrofluoric Acid 49% solution please review our technical bulletin and our Technical Data Sheet (TDS).