Air Products and Chemicals Inc is a worldwide supplier and manufacturer of the key reactor cleaning gases. Of these, Chlorine Trifluoride and Fluorine are the most reactive and toxic. This presentation will present the results of release testing that has been done to better understand their behavior in the event of a leak and the consequences. The testing was instrumental in developing preplans for emergencies and to select appropriate PPE for routine and emergency use. This testing program is a key element of our ongoing Responsible Care Product Stewardship program to support our worldwide ER teams and customers in the safe handling of these products. Of the more than 100 tests, selected videos will be shown to highlight key findings.

Reprinted with permission from Solid State Technology, December, 2000.