Hydrogen Fluoride Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Hydrogen Fluoride (HF). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

About Hydrogen Fluoride

Hydrogen fluoride is used to make refrigerants, herbicides, pharmaceuticals, high-octane gasoline, aluminum, plastics, electrical components, and fluorescent light bulbs. Sixty percent of the hydrogen fluoride used in manufacturing is for processes to make refrigerants.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
See SDS
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
See SDS
Storage temperature
Keep at temperatures below 52°C / 125°F
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Incompatible materials: Metals, Alkali metals, Strong bases, glass

GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 1

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Hydrogen Fluoride

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hydrogen Fluoride (HF). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Additional extinguishing notes: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire

Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.

Storage & segregation guidance

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Hydrogen Fluoride should account for its listed hazards, climate control needs (Keep at temperatures below 52°C / 125°F), and segregation requirements. Incompatible materials: Metals, Alkali metals, Strong bases, glass

Review Segregated storage for incompatible chemicals and How the NFPA 704 hazard rating works when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Boiling point : 20°C (68°F) Vapor density 0.7 Specific Volume (ft 3/lb) : 19.3424 Gas Density (lb/ft 3) : 0.0517

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Hydrogen Fluoride

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Hydrogen Fluoride be stored?

Store Hydrogen Fluoride in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification). Climate range guidance: Keep at temperatures below 52°C / 125°F. Compatibility notes: Incompatible materials: Metals, Alkali metals, Strong bases, glass US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Hydrogen Fluoride flammable?

Hydrogen Fluoride is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.

What hazard class is Hydrogen Fluoride?

Hydrogen Fluoride is listed as: Consult the SDS and applicable hazard classification. GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) - Category 1

What fire suppression is recommended for Hydrogen Fluoride?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Hydrogen Fluoride (HF). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Is compliant Hydrogen Fluoride storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Hydrogen Fluoride. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.