Formation and detection of hydrogen fluoride gas during fire fighting scenarios - Krebs R, Owens J, Luckarift H.

Hydrofluorocarbon-based (HFC) fire extinguishing agents generate hydrogen fluoride (HF) gas [HF(g)] during thermal decomposition. Potential HF(g) exposure represents a health risk to any personnel not wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) duri...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news