Hydrofluoric Acid

Hydrofluoric Acid: Multi-Grade Chemical Supply | UK & European Distribution

Technical Specifications

Plater Group is a premier supplier and distributor of Hydrofluoric Acid, specialized in catering to highly precise industrial, electronic, and pharmaceutical applications across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. It is available in standard industrial strengths—including 40% and 60% concentrations—as well as Custom Dilutions mixed to specific client protocols.

Grades Available

• BP Grade (British Pharmacopoeia): Formulated for specialized medical and pharmaceutical processes.
• AR Grade (Analytical Reagent): High-purity grade refined for laboratory testing and strict quality control.
• Electronic & Semiconductor Grades (VLSI, ULSI, EG Grade): Ultra-high purity variations engineered for the critical cleaning, etching, and processing requirements of silicon wafers and advanced microelectronics.

Applications & Industrial Use

• Electronics & Silicon Chip Manufacturing: Extensively used as a critical etching and cleaning agent during the fabrication of semiconductor chips and electronic hardware.
• Mining & Refining: Utilized as an operational chemical or intermediate in mineral extraction and metal refinement.
• Glass Finishing: Frequently employed for frosting, etching, and polishing glass components.
• Industrial Synthesis & Cleaning: Acts as a vital starting material or chemical intermediate for specialized industrial chemical synthesis, alongside high-strength commercial cleaning applications.

Packaging & Logistics

Due to its highly reactive nature, the chemical is distributed in secure, industry-compliant containers optimized for strict logistics safety:

• Sizes: 1L, 2.5L, 5L, 10L, 25L, 200L, 220L, and 1000L (IBC).
• Formats: Bottle, Poly container, Drum, and Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC).