Hydrogen Fluoride Gas Detectors from International Gas Detectors – We can provide a range of fixed sensors and portable gas monitors for the detection of HF.
It is important for many industries to have accurate and fast detection of hydrogen fluoride to avoid the gas reaching dangerous toxic levels.
Discover our range of hydrogen fluoride gas detector and associated instruments. Designed specifically for the detection of HF. Our hydrogen fluoride gas detector range includes:
(Short Term exposure Limit – 15mins)
(Time Weighted Average – 8hrs)
1ppm
3ppm
Optional
Hydrogen Fluoride(HF) is a colourless gas, with a pungent odour at 0.04ppm and causes eye irritation and throat irritation at 3 ppm. Hydrogen Fluoride gas is lighter than air and will be a liquid at temperatures below 20°C.
Pictured above is our 750B Standalone gas detector, available as a hydrogen fluoride gas detector. With built in audible visual alarm and relay outputs. In addition the sensor is powered via 12-24V DC and can be connected onto a third party fire system.
Hydrogen Fluoride is main gas source used in fluorine. This makes Hydrogen Fluoride the precursor to many pharmaceutical and industrial compounds and polymers, especially Teflon. It  is universally used in many superacids, such as Fluoroantimonic acid. Other uses for Hydrogen Fluoride include;
If Hydrogen Fluoride gas is inhaled, not only from the gas but also from the vapours arising from concentrated Hydrogen Fluoride liquid, even in fairly low concentrations can cause:
Hydrogen fluoride can enter the body either by inhalation of air containing hydrogen fluoride or by dermal contact with hydrofluoric acid (dissolved form of HF). Dermal contact with hydrofluoric acid occurs mainly in the occupational setting. Inhalation of air containing hydrogen fluoride can cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat.
Exposure to high levels may cause muscle spasms and can damage the lungs and heart and in extreme cases can result in death. Hydrofluoric acid is highly corrosive which means, physical contact(contact with skin or eyes) with hydrofluoric acid can cause severe skin burns. The skin may initially be red and painful while severe burns and internal tissue damage can develop over time following exposure. Absorption of large quantities of hydrofluoric acid through the skin can affect the heart and lungs and in extreme cases may result in death. Symptoms may be delayed for several days, especially in the case of exposure to dilute solutions of hydrogen fluoride (less than 20%).  Survivors of severe inhalation injury may suffer residual chronic lung disease.
IGD’s HF sensor is available as an 2-Wire Safe area sensor or as a aspirated detector for clean room environments. In addition we can also provide hydrogen fluoride gas detector as a portable monitor for personal protection.
