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The commercial manufacture of fluorocarbons requires converting fluorine’s inorganic ores to a suitable intermediate. That would in turn be used to introduce fluorine into organic compounds. A suitable compound would react with hydrocarbons (though not too reactive), inexpensive and is safe would be ideal. The most frequently used agent, commercially speaking, has proven to be hydrofluoric acid (HF), far from a perfect choice (Table 3.3).

HF when combined with water forms a highly corrosive acid that can even etch glass. Skin contact, inhalation, ingestion and contact with eyes must be avoided because of the extreme danger hydrofluoric poses. Safety data sheet (SDS) of HF must be consulted prior to its handling.