Main Title |
Chemical emergency preparedness and prevention advisory : hydrogen fluoride. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. |
Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA-550-K-93-001 |
Stock Number |
PB93-234797 |
OCLC Number |
39452881 |
Subjects |
Chemicals--Safety measures ;
Hazardous substances--Safety measures
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Additional Subjects |
Hydrogen fluoride ;
Toxic substances ;
Air pollution ;
Emergency planning ;
Toxicity ;
Clean Air Act ;
Occupational safety and health ;
Public health ;
Exposure ;
Risk assessment ;
Hazardous materials ;
Chemical industry ;
Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act ;
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA-550-K-93-001 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD |
EPA 550-K-93-001 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
07/17/1998 |
NTIS |
PB93-234797 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
6 pages ; 28 cm |
Abstract |
The advisory recommends ways Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and chemical facilities can reduce risks posed by the presence of hydrogen fluoride (HF) in their communities. Hydrogen fluoride, a strong inorganic acid, is produced and used as a gas or liquid without water (i.e., in anhydrous form), or in a water (aqueous) solution. Inhalation of hydrogen fluoride vapor, either in anhydrous form or from water solutions, can cause irritation if the exposure is mild (i.e., low concentration in air for a short time), or severe damage to the respiratory system or death in the case of exposure to high concentrations. Contact with the liquid or vapor can severely burn the skin, eyes, and other tissue. The largest use of hydrogen fluoride is in the manufacture of fluorine-containing chemicals, particularly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Hydrogen fluoride may be used in some petroleum refinery operations, aluminum production, nuclear applications, glass etching and polishing, and metal treating and cleaning. Hydrogen fluoride's acute toxicity prompted EPA to list it as an extremely hazardous substance (EHS), with a threshold planning quantity (TPQ) of 100 pounds, under Section 302 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (commonly known as SARA Title III). |
Notes |
"July 1993." "EPA-550-K-93-001." "Series 8, No. 3." |
Place Published |
Washington, D.C. |
Supplementary Notes |
See also PB86-155264. |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. |
PUB Date Free Form |
1993 |
NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
BIB Level |
m |
Medium |
unmediated |
Content |
text |
Carrier |
volume |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
20160621115536 |
Language |
eng |
Origin |
OCLC |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01312cam 2200349Ka 45010 |