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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
Scary stuff, thanks fir the reminder to be careful - particularly with anything containing chlorides (very reactive usually).
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Fluorines can be real bad. They deserve a time out.
When combined with hydrogen under the right conditions, they do really naughty stuff.
I used to work at a place that had 20,000 gallons of HF (hydrogen fluoride or hydrofluoric acid).
The estimated kill from a total uncontrolled release was over 1 million peoples.
But, a total uncontrolled release is impossible. Just like in Texas city, where in 1987 there was a release. Most of it was contained and knocked down with deluge suppression but some got past the refinery fence line.
Some conservatively estimate that amount at under 200 gallons.
Hydrofluoric Acid Leak in Texas Leaves a Residue of Questions
Release of Hydrofluoric acid from Marathon Petroleum Refinery