Download complete guidance on damage control for hydrogen fluoride
Complete technical guidance for safe clean-up after lithium battery fires and handling of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid). Proff Norway's guidance provides you with the necessary knowledge for safe and professional clean-up in the event of hazardous chemical spills.
The guide covers what hydrogen fluoride is and how it is formed in fires involving lithium batteries from mobile phones, computers, tools, scooters, bicycles, cars and ships. Hydrogen fluoride is also formed in fires involving special refrigerants and transformer stations with SF6 gas.
Comprehensive safety instructions for measures to be taken in the event of fire, including dialogue with the incident commander, detection of HF using gas detectors, ventilation of the building and use of approved protective equipment before entering.
Detailed cleaning procedure with vacuuming using a Ronda 40H class H vacuum cleaner (vrn 223294) with HEPA filter for harmful dust, wiping with disposable chemical cloths (vrn 228600/228603) on mop frame, special cleaning with alkaline chemicals pH 10-13 such as Allrent HP (vrn 206070/69 pH 10) and Proff Nautilus (vrn 204035 pH 13).
Control measurements after decontamination with Proff Chloride Test Tape (vrn 221511) to ensure values close to 0 µg Cl/cm². Comprehensive overview of personal protective equipment (Sundstrøm full-face mask system with fan vrn 233160, combination filter ABEK-P3 vrn 233153/233162, chemical suit vrn 233065-68 with penetration time >60 min for hydrofluoric acid 40-85%, disposable nitrile gloves vrn 232110-15 and assembly gloves vrn 232155-58).
Airborne limits (1.8 ppm / 1.5 mg/m³) and hazardous concentrations (30 ppm immediately dangerous to life and health, 1.5 g intake is fatal). Professional guidance for maximum safety when decontaminating hydrogen fluoride-contaminated areas.