For all of the semiconductor industry’s legendary reputation for cleanliness, the actual processes that go into making chips use some of the nastiest stuff imaginable. Silicon oxide is comes from ...

When the Torrance refinery exploded in February 2015, showering residential neighborhoods with industrial ash, the event ignited a three-year public debate over hydrofluoric acid that continues to ...

The chemical is one of the most dangerous industrial substances in use. It was an integral part of the unit that exploded at PES back in June. Flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy ...

Toxic brew: U.S. Senator calls oil refineries America's "ticking time bomb." Feb. 24, 2011 — -- Oil industry documents filed with the federal government reveal that an accidental release of a ...

Philadelphia firefighters gather at the entrance to Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery, while a large flare burns off fuel to prevent it from feeding the massive fire at the refinery. Workers at ...

A federal investigation blames faulty, old pipe for the explosion and fire at the South Philly refinery. Hydrofluoric acid was released in the blast. A video still shows the 38,000-pound vessel that ...

New York, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Hydrofluoric Acid Global Market Report 2023" - https://www ...

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) and Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) are very poisonous, highly irritating and corrosive. Hydrofluoric acid or Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) is fatal if inhaled, if swallowed, or in contact with ...

Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is a clear, colorless liquid consisting of hydrogen fluoride gas dissolved in water. It is an extremely dangerous material and all forms, including vapors and solutions, can ...

Government officials yesterday moved to bolster regulations for hydrofluoric acid after prosecutors announced murder charges in an acid attack case. The attack occurred in August last year, but ...

Austin, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global hydrofluoric acid market was valued at USD 3.16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 5.09 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual ...