If this is the best answer, could someone please add it to the Wikipedia entry for trifluoroacetic acid?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trifluoroacetic_acid
Pete Reinhardt, Yale EHS
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Hi Kim,
The fluorines on trifluoroacetic acid are bound to carbon and are not labile. They do not readily dissociate or ionize, thus TFA is not a source of fluoride.
I don’t believe HF emergency kits are necessary or appropriate for this particular substance.
Best,
Allen
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Question on trifluoracetic acid & emergencies
One of the labs on campus asked about having an HF emergency kit for trifluoracetic acid use.
I need the collective wisdom of his group - yes? no? references? (the SDS doesn't mention anything about this)
Thanks
Kim Gates
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