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HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND SULFURIC ACID MIXTURE |
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 7664-39-3
- 7664-93-9
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
Hydrogen fluoride
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- HYDROFLUORIC ACID (70% AQUEOUS SOLUTION)
- HYDROGEN FLUORIDE
- SULFURIC ACID
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NFPA 704
General Description
A clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Corrosive to metals and tissue. Exposure to the fumes or brief contact can cause severe burns as mixture penetrates to cause deep-seated ulceration that is sometimes complicated by gangrene.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
- Strong Oxidizing Agent
- Known Catalytic Activity
- Water-Reactive
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water with evolution of heat spattering of acid fumes.
Fire Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. UN1802, UN2032, UN3084, UN3093, UN1796 (above 50%), UN1826 (above 50%), and UN2031 (above 65%) may act as oxidizers. Also consult ERG Guide 140. Vapors may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars, etc.). Substance may react with water (some violently), releasing corrosive and/or toxic gases and runoff. Corrosives in contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated or if contaminated with water. (ERG, 2024)
Health Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
TOXIC and/or CORROSIVE; inhalation, ingestion or contact (skin, eyes) with vapors, dusts or substance may cause severe injury, burns or death. Reaction with water or moist air may release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases. Reaction with water may generate much heat that will increase the concentration of fumes in the air. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause environmental contamination. (ERG, 2024)
Reactivity Profile
HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND SULFURIC ACID MIXTURE reacts exothermically with bases of all kinds, both organic (amines, amides) and inorganic (oxides and hydroxides of metals). If diluted with water (below 65%) reacts with many metals (aluminum, zinc, iron, steel) to generate hydrogen gas with the possibility of explosion. May react explosively with cyanogen fluoride, methanesulfonic acid or glycerol mixed with nitric acid. May react violently with arsenic trioxide, phosphorus pentachloride, acetic anhydride, ammonium hydroxide, chlorosulfonic acid, ethylenediamine, fluorine, potassium permanganate, oleum, propylene oxide, vinyl acetate, mercury(II) oxide. Emits highly corrosive fumes of hydrogen fluoride gas when heated [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 1839]. Contact with silicon compounds, especially metal silicides, may cause evolution, often violent, of toxic silicon tetrafluoride gas [Mellor, 1956, Vol. 2, suppl. 1, p. 121].
For Sulfuric Acid look at the Sulfuric Acid datasheet.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Acids, Strong Oxidizing
- Fluoride Salts, Soluble
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been
known to react with the
absorbents
listed below.
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
- Mineral-Based & Clay-Based Absorbents
- Expanded Polymeric Absorbents
- Sand
- Dirt/Earth
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.
SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
Note: Some foams will react with the material and release corrosive/toxic gases.
SMALL FIRE: CO2 (except for Cyanides), dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)
Chemical |
CAS Number |
State |
QS |
QC |
SL |
C3 |
TF |
TP |
RC |
TK |
RF |
Hydrofluoric acid (48-51%) |
7664-39-3 |
Liquid |
400 |
446 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
15 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Hydrofluoric acid (60%) |
7664-39-3 |
Liquid |
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52 |
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Hydrofluoric acid (70%) |
7664-39-3 |
Liquid |
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143 |
126 |
35 |
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>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Hydrogen fluoride (20-27°C, gaseous) |
7664-39-3 |
Vapor |
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imm |
93*/134 |
186 |
imm |
imm |
130 |
>480 |
>480 |
Sulfuric acid (30%) |
7664-93-9 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
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Sulfuric acid (50%) |
7664-93-9 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
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Sulfuric acid (70%) |
7664-93-9 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
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Sulfuric acid (98% at 50°C) |
7664-93-9 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
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Sulfuric acid (>95%) |
7664-93-9 |
Liquid |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
50 |
>480 |
>480 |
>480 |
Special Warning from DuPont: Tychem® and Tyvek® fabrics should not be
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explosive environments. Only...
(DuPont, 2024)
First Aid
Excerpt from ERG Guide 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:
Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: For corrosives, in case of contact, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 30 minutes. Additional flushing may be required. In case of skin contact with Hydrofluoric acid (UN1790), if calcium gluconate gel is available, rinse 5 minutes, then apply gel. Otherwise, continue rinsing until medical treatment is available. (ERG, 2024)
Physical Properties
Chemical Formula: |
- HF (hydrofluoric acid)
- H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential:
15.98 eV
[From NPG: Hydrogen fluoride]
(NIOSH, 2024)
IDLH:
30 ppm
[From NPG: Hydrogen fluoride]
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
Final AEGLs for Hydrogen fluoride (7664-39-3)
Exposure Period |
AEGL-1 |
AEGL-2 |
AEGL-3 |
10 minutes |
1 ppm |
95 ppm |
170 ppm |
30 minutes |
1 ppm |
34 ppm |
62 ppm |
60 minutes |
1 ppm |
24 ppm |
44 ppm |
4 hours |
1 ppm |
12 ppm |
22 ppm |
8 hours |
1 ppm |
12 ppm |
22 ppm |
(NAC/NRC, 2024)
Interim AEGLs for Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9)
Exposure Period |
AEGL-1 |
AEGL-2 |
AEGL-3 |
10 minutes |
0.2 mg/m3 |
8.7 mg/m3 |
270 mg/m3 |
30 minutes |
0.2 mg/m3 |
8.7 mg/m3 |
200 mg/m3 |
60 minutes |
0.2 mg/m3 |
8.7 mg/m3 |
160 mg/m3 |
4 hours |
0.2 mg/m3 |
8.7 mg/m3 |
110 mg/m3 |
8 hours |
0.2 mg/m3 |
8.7 mg/m3 |
93 mg/m3 |
(NAC/NRC, 2024)
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
Chemical |
ERPG-1 |
ERPG-2 |
ERPG-3 |
Hydrogen Fluoride (7664-39-3) **
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2 ppm  |
20 ppm |
50 ppm |
Sulfuric Acid (Oleum [8014-95-7], Sulfur Trioxide [7446-11-9], and Sulfuric Acid [7664-93-9])
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2 mg/m3  |
10 mg/m3 |
120 mg/m3 |
(AIHA, 2022)
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
Hydrogen fluoride; (Hydrofluoric acid) (7664-39-3)
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1 ppm |
24 ppm |
44 ppm |
Sulfuric acid (7664-93-9)
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0.2 mg/m3 |
8.7 mg/m3 |
160 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
Hydrofluoric acid |
7664-39-3 |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
X |
U134 |
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Hydrofluoric acid (conc. 50% or greater) |
7664-39-3 |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
X |
U134 |
1000 pounds |
Hydrogen fluoride |
7664-39-3 |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
313 |
U134 |
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Hydrogen fluoride (anhydrous) |
7664-39-3 |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
100 pounds |
X |
U134 |
1000 pounds |
Sulfuric acid |
7664-93-9 |
1000 pounds |
1000 pounds |
1000 pounds |
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Sulfuric acid (aerosol forms only) |
7664-93-9 |
1000 pounds |
1000 pounds |
1000 pounds |
313 |
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(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
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RELEASE |
THEFT |
SABOTAGE |
Chemical of Interest |
CAS Number |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Min Conc |
STQ |
Security Issue |
Hydrofluoric acid (conc. 50% or greater) |
7664-39-3 |
50.00 % |
1000 pounds |
toxic |
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Hydrogen fluoride (anhydrous) |
7664-39-3 |
1.00 % |
1000 pounds |
toxic |
42.53 % |
45 pounds |
WME |
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(CISA, 2007)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
Chemical Name |
CAS Number |
Threshold Quantity (TQ) |
Hydrofluoric Acid, Anhydrous |
7664-39-3 |
1000 pounds |
Hydrogen Fluoride |
7664-39-3 |
1000 pounds |
(OSHA, 2019)
Alternate Chemical Names
- HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND SULFURIC ACID MIXTURE
- HYDROFLUORIC ACID AND SULPHURIC ACID MIXTURE
- HYDROFLUORIC-SULFURIC ACID MIXTURE
- SULFURIC ACID AND HYDROFLUORIC ACID MIXTURES
- SULPHURIC ACID AND HYDROFLUORIC ACID MIXTURES