HYDROFLUORIC ACID

Etching and cleaning agent. Used in the production of organofluorine compounds.

Identified uses:

• Use as an intermediate.
• Use as a catalyst in alkylation reactions.
• Laboratory use.
• Enrichment of minerals and materials from mining.
• Passivation of metal surfaces.
• Construction industry.
• Formulation and preparation of dilute hydrofluoric acid.
• Industrial cleaning of drums and pipes.
• Solar industry.