
Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute)
Dilute Hydrofluoric Acid is a hazardous inorganic acid used primarily for glass etching, metal cleaning, and chemical synthesis. Available in 38 kg containers for industrial use in Kenya.
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Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute) — Specifications, Uses & Availability
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About Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute)
Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute) is a highly corrosive solution widely used in industrial processes requiring fluoride ions. It is employed in glass etching to create intricate patterns and surface textures by reacting with silica. In metal processing, it serves as a cleaning agent to remove oxides and scales from stainless steel and other alloys. The acid is also crucial in the production of fluorinated compounds in the chemical industry, facilitating synthesis pathways not achievable by other methods. Handling dilute Hydrofluoric Acid requires stringent safety practices due to its toxic and corrosive nature; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and storage in cool, ventilated areas are essential to prevent accidents and degradation, especially in humid environments common in equatorial regions. Finstar Chemicals supplies this chemical in secure 38 kg poly containers, ensuring integrity during transport and storage with batch-specific documentation and certificates on request. Customers in Kenya and neighboring East African countries benefit from reliable delivery schedules supporting continuous industrial operations needing this specialized acid.
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Industries Served
Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.
Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties
Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Hydrofluoric Acid (Dilute) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:
Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.
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