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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] HF working surface decontamination solution - recommended concentration or alternate?
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:21:06 +0000
Author: Paul Weller

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Subject: [DCHAS-L] HF working surface decontamination solution - recommended concentration or alternate?
Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:50:15 +0000
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Hello,

 

Does anyone know what percent solution of calcium hydroxide would be appropriate for decontamination of working surfaces where HF has been used, or small spill of HF known?

 

Or is there a better solution anyone can recommend?

 

Thanks,

 

Rachel

 

Rachel M. Layman, MS, CHMM, CHO

University Chemical Hygiene Officer

Environmental Health and Safety

Virginia Tech

575 Beamer Way

(540) 231-3427

 

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