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Refinery Explosions Raise New Warnings About Deadly Chemical

By NPR News July 19, 2019

Flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Philadelphia on June 21. Experts say the explosions could have been far more devastating if deadly hydrogen fluoride had been released. CREDIT: Matt Rourke/AP

Chemical experts say recent refinery explosions could have been far more devastating if deadly hydrogen fluoride was released. Some are calling for a ban on the chemical.Read More

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