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Report urges phaseout of deadly acid

By Chris Hamby

A survey of refinery workers found deep concern about the handling of hydrofluoric acid and recommends safer alternatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "HF":

"… n 16 million Americans live in the potential pathway of hydrofluoric acid (HF) if it were released in an accident or a terrorist attack. The union’s …"

"… at could protect workers and the public as refineries transition away from HF. Officials at 18 of the 23 refineries reported a total of 131 accidents o …"

"… e 23 refineries reported a total of 131 accidents or near-misses involving HF during the previous three years. “There must be a fundamental change in …"

"… ars. “There must be a fundamental change in the oil industry’s use of HF,” the report concludes. “[Use of the acid] as it is currently performe …"