Hydrogen Fluoride – A Toxic Chemical in Your
Neighborhood?
by Leeann Sinpatanasakul, 11/19/2013
by Leeann Sinpatanasakul, 11/19/2013
Center for Effective Government Across the nation, 167 industrial facilities currently store & use hydrogen fluoride, a dangerous and highly toxic gas. But what is it? And is it in your neighborhood?
...Safer alternatives to hydrogen fluoride exist
for use in oil and gas refineries. However, it seems most companies will not
adopt these safer alternatives voluntarily, despite the fact that millions of
residents could be harmed by explosions. The Center for Effective Government
continues to urge the EPA to use its authority to issue new guidance on the
regulation of hydrogen fluoride and hundreds of other toxic chemicals stored at
facilities situated near residential communities. Concerned citizens
should examine our
map of these facilities to see if their communities are at risk
and advocate for safer alternatives. You can also make your
voices heard by signing a petition asking the EPA to issue new
guidelines.
