Industrial grade hydrofluoric acid — the fundamental building block of the entire fluorochemical industry. Used in glass etching, metal pickling, petroleum refinery alkylation, and as the primary feedstock for manufacturing virtually all downstream fluorine chemicals.

| Concentration | 40–55% |
| Appearance | Clear fuming liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.13–1.18 |
| IUPAC Name | Hydrofluoric acid |
| Molecular Weight | 20.01 g/mol |
| Typical Purity | 40%, 48%, 55% w/w aqueous solutions |
| Grades Available | Technical 48% / Industrial 55% / LR 40% / AR 40% |
| HS Code (Export) | 28111100 |
| SB Chemicals SKU | SBF-1071 |
Independent verification of Hydrofluoric Acid 40–55% on third-party scientific databases:
We supply HF at 40%, 48%, and 55% w/w concentrations. 40% LR / AR for laboratory use is bottled in 1 L / 2.5 L HDPE; 48% and 55% industrial grades ship in 25 / 50 / 250 kg HDPE-lined steel drums and 1000 L IBCs. Anhydrous HF is not supplied.
Store sealed in HDPE-lined containers in a cool (10–25 °C), well-ventilated area away from glass, silicates, alkalis, and reactive metals. Operators must use full PPE (face shield, neoprene/butyl gloves, FRP apron) and have calcium-gluconate gel and a dedicated HF first-aid kit on-site. Detailed handling guidance is in the SDS section 7.
Standard industrial 48% and 55% HF is intended for metallurgical, glass, and chemical-synthesis use. For semiconductor-grade ultra-pure HF (BHF, EL grade) please contact sales — these grades require specialised handling and packaging not currently in our standard catalogue.
Hydrofluoric Acid 40–55% is supplied in HDPE woven bags with inner LDPE liner (25 kg / 50 kg net), HDPE drums (25 / 50 / 250 kg), and FIBC jumbo bags (500 / 1000 kg) for solid grades. Liquid grades ship in HDPE-lined steel drums (250 kg) or 1000 L IBC totes. Custom packaging — including nitrogen-blanketed, moisture-tight, or food-grade containers — is available on request.
Standard MOQ is 1 metric tonne for solid grades and 200 kg for liquid grades; pilot quantities of 5–25 kg are available for R&D qualification. Stock items dispatch within 7–10 working days from confirmed PO. Made-to-order grades and large export consignments require 3–4 weeks. Indian deliveries by road typically reach 4–7 days; export FCL shipments depend on destination port.
Yes. A 16-section GHS-format SDS is dispatched with every shipment and is also available in advance from marketing@sbfluorochem.com. A batch-specific COA accompanies every consignment and is emailed before dispatch for goods-receipt verification. Test methods follow IS / ASTM / USP / IP / EP as applicable.
SB Chemicals exports to over 35 countries across South-East Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. We hold IEC, GST, and APEDA registrations. Shipments move CIF / FOB / CFR / FCA / EXW from Mundra, Nhava Sheva (JNPT), or Hazira ports. Letter of Credit (LC), TT, and DA terms are accepted subject to credit approval.
Yes. SB Chemicals operates an ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System at the GIDC Vapi facility. Every batch undergoes raw-material testing, in-process control, and final QC release before despatch. Clients are welcome to schedule a third-party audit of the plant.