Working with hydrofluoric acid department of commerce. There are some things that the science of breaking bad wont tell you about. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Characters dissolved in hydrofluoric acid breaking bad wiki. This, at least in the tv show, completely dissolves the body leaving nothing but a red sludge behind at the end. Jun 30, 2019 another option would have been the potassium form of lye, potassium hydroxide. Mythbusters took on two of breaking bads biggest science talkers from season one on monday night. Hydrofluoric acid hf is a highly corrosive and toxic acid, even in a dilute form. Detection of hydrofluoric acid in environmental samples, as determined by niosh. Flesheating hydrofluoric acid periodic table of videos mythbusters proves breaking bads walt needs some more schooling. Aug 11, 20 most household uses of hydrofluoric acid are diluted to 3 percent hydrofluoric acid in h2o, in order to make them safe for use. Breaking bads science advisor fact checks some of the shows.
Sep 14, 2019 this book presents an entertaining explanation and analysis of the science portrayed in the fictional television series, breaking bad, from bottleexploding homebrewed beer to the manufacture of. Contain or totally enclose the process if possible. Jan 16, 2018 hydrofluoric acid burns the bathtub breaking bad. Sorry about the video being a bit glitchy, ive been having some rendering issues. These labels are required for specified quantities of hazardous materials. Apr 04, 2018 information on hydrofluoric acid, a potential agent for chemical terrorism. Material should remain in the original polyethylene container. Hydrofluoric acid university of california, berkeley. The science of breaking bad the mit press, trumbore, dave. In just the second episode, a dead mans guts are corroded by hydrofluoric acid offscreen, only to then make a very gross. Fluorocarbons such as teflon tfe and fep, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, natural rubber, and neoprene all are resistant to hydrofluoric acid. As the world leader in hydrofluoric acid hf production and delivery, our customers know we understand the rigorous requirements for producing and handling hf with the quality and safety they demand.
I have seen breaking bad and the myth busters program trying to see if the show is accurate. Hydrofluoric acid safety 1 hydrofluoric acid safety david baird esh charlie cooper technical division 2 fatality statistics. Most household uses of hydrofluoric acid are diluted to 3 percent hydrofluoric acid in h2o, in order to make them safe for use. It can severely damage the skin and eyes causing severe burns which are extremely painful. A case in which a potentially exposed person is being evaluated by healthcare workers or public health officials for poisoning by a particular chemical agent, but no specific credible threat exists. Walts choice of hydrofluoric acid is itself unusual, as he should know that lye sodium hydroxide, a much more readily available, less widely corrosive base, when mixed with water would reduce a human body to liquid sludge and fragile bones. We report on successful treatment of a patient with a. Treatment protocol for hydrofluoric acid burns safetygram 29 properties hydrofluoric acid hf is an extremely powerful inorganic acid and a vigorous dehydrating agent. In the tv show breaking bad, walter white frequently gets rid of people who get in his way by submerging them in a plastic container full of hydrofluoric acid. Importance of initial management and surgical treatment after hydrofluoric acid burn of the finger. Hydrofluoric acid attacks the silicon oxide in most types of glass. Breaking bad, sherlock, and allison janney clean up at. Is it actually possible to dispose of a body with hydrofluoric acid. With breaking bads return to the airwaves and approaching series finale, we.
Ppt hydrofluoric acid safety powerpoint presentation free. Walt prepares to use some powerful acid he swiped from school to get rid of emilios corpse. The episode using hf to destroy a body was not accurate at all. Fluorocarbons such as teflon tfe and fep, chlorosulfonated polyethylenene, natural rubber and neoprene all are resistant to hydrofluoric acid. Creatorproducer vince gilligan and actor aaron paul appeared as guests.
In breaking badinspired killing, french students tried to dissolve victims body in acid, police say. In the film saw vi, hydrofluoric acid is used for killing william easton. The characters in breaking bad use hydrofluoric,not hydrochloric, acid to dissolve the bodies and materials which have they been shown to do during the series. Burns from hydrofluoric acid are extremely rare and mostly occur during workplace exposure. Follow the msds recommendations for safe storage, handling, first aid, spill management and disposal of the material. For example, you wont find in its pages a stepbystep series of directions on how to cook meth, although you will come to appreciate the chemistry of meth and its complexity. In another episode of breaking bad entitled box cutter, walter white and jesse pinkman use hydrofluoric acid to dissolve the body of victor. Hydrofluoric acid will most certainly dissolve most organic and many inorganic substances quite readily.
Sure, jesse was wearing his mask when he began the reaction, but the fumes would have infiltrated the house, and would have damaged most exposed surfaces inside, by the time the acid had eaten through the tub. Hydrofluoric acid data page dear readers, i am here to say that what you had just read about hydrofluoric acid is a lie. All of our dot hazmat labels are printed with fade resistant pigments and our adhesives are formulated for permanent adhesion in various climates, environments and surfaces. Aug 10, 2015 in breaking badinspired killing, french students tried to dissolve victims body in acid, police say. Feb 11, 2015 breaking bad hydrofluoric acid chloe wong. Wherever possible, replace hydrofluoric acid with a less hazardous substance. Video games are seen in several instances in the breaking bad series. Another option would have been the potassium form of lye, potassium hydroxide. Is breaking bads depiction of hydrofluoric acid accurate. Boris bartlog, machinist, mechanical designer, software engineer. And thats because, whatever else it may be, breaking bad is the most. Information on hydrofluoric acid, a potential agent for chemical terrorism. It showed a body in a bath tube dissolved and then the acid etched thru the tube and floor. Songur mk, akdemir o, lineaweaver wc, cavusoglu t, ozsarac m, aktug h, et al.
This book presents an entertaining explanation and analysis of the science portrayed in the fictional television series, breaking bad, from bottleexploding home. In the second episode of season 1 jesse uses hydrofluoric acid to dissolve emilios bodying his bathtub. Breaking bad director adam bernstein speaks to a class with teacher susan mizruchi. Mythbusters took on two of breaking bad s biggest science talkers from season one on monday night. As little as 7 milliliters ml of anhydrous hydrofluoric acid hf in contact with the skin untreated can bind all the free calcium in a normal size adult male.
Hf chemical burns can be treated with a water wash and 2. Purchase hydrofluoric acid in more dilute forms where possible to eliminate handling the concentrate. However, the method described in breaking bad would. Laboratories which keep or use hydrofluoric acid gas or concentrated solutions 1% hydrofluoric acid should have these emergency procedures on hand as well as an msds. Provided by the centers for disease control and prevention cdc. From breaking bad, when jesse attempts to dissolve emilios body and ends up ruining his bathtub. Intoxication with hydrofluoric acid is a very rare but mostly lethal clinical condition. Hydrofluoric acid has unique properties that make it extremely dangerous to emergency personnel and others hydrofluoric acid. Can corpses really be dissolved in hydrofluoric acid. Flesheating hydrofluoric acid periodic table of videos duration.
Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Hydrofluoric acid chemical safety information hydrofluoric acid hf differs from other acids because the fluoride ion readily penetrates the skin, causing destruction of deep tissue layers, including bone. However, because it is absorbed, medical treatment is necessary. Comparison of skin effects of immediate treatment modalities in experimentally induced hydrofluoric acid skin burns. This product safety summary is intended to provide a general overview of the chemical substance. In season one, for instance, pinkman poured hydrofluoric acid into a bathtub to. Hydrofluoric acid is used in the laboratory as an intermediate in many chemical reactions and syntheses. How breaking bad resurrects its antihero again and again wired.
The first season of the american television drama series breaking bad premiered on january. Hydrofluoric acid is the aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride hf and is mainly used in the glass and metal industry. Jan 14, 2016 glass etching, home rust remover, metal cleaning and electronic manufacturing are key activities that question stems like to use to tip you off that the patient has been exposed to hydrofluoric acid. Hydrofluoric acid hf differs from other acids because it readily penetrates the skin and dissociates into fluoride ions, causing destruction of deep tissue layers, including bone. Aria news flash hydrofluoric acid the worst of all acids. Find one of the strongest inorganic acids in the industry with spectrums selection of hydrofluoric acid. Hydrofluoric acid hf, cas 7664393, a solution of hydrogen fluoride in water, is one of the strongest inorganic acids. Additionally, the vapor from anhydrous hf or its concentrated solutions can cause damage to skin, eyes and the respiratory system. Mar 10, 2019 i have seen breaking bad and the myth busters program trying to see if the show is accurate. Honeywell offers the most comprehensive technical support in the industry to help ensure our hf is delivered safely and reliably each day. It also dissolves many metals not nickel or its alloys, gold, platinum, or silver, and most plastics. My fellow friends edited the whole information on the subject on hydrofluoric acid.
In breaking badinspired killing, french students tried to. Pcmquaspe02r1 hydrofluoric acid solution40recycledrgrade. Pain associated with skin exposure to hf may not occur for 124 hours. Hf was first used for etching glass due to its corrosive properties, but currently is also widely used in cleaning agents, rust removers, in the semiconductor industry, and for manufacturing fertilizer, pesticides and some plastics. The series was nominated for outstanding new program of the year at the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I repeat dont believe the info that you just read on hydrofluoric acid. Would hydroflouric acid dissolve the body and the bathtub like in the show. People who dissolve bodies in their homes this way would likely become dead bodies themselves. It is colorless, odorless, highly corrosive, and available in a range of purity grades. Glass etching, home rust remover, metal cleaning and electronic manufacturing are key activities that question stems like to use to tip you off that the patient has been exposed to hydrofluoric acid. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Everyone working with hf must be properly trained on the appropriate waste management. Can hydrofluoric acid really dissolve a body and eat through a ceramic tub, flooring and ceiling.
Pcmquaspe02r1hydrofluoricacidsolution40recycledrgrade. Hrf working safely with hydrofluoric acid o hrornro y. Rev 1 hydrofluoric acid 10% 4 additional precautions hydrofluoric acid is incompatible with glass and all siliconbearing materials should and should never be transferred to glass containers. Mythbusters proves breaking bads walt needs some more. Still, while the program is deeply disturbing, its not really depressing. Would hydrofluoric acid dissolve a body in real life. The myths in this episode were drawn from the amc drama series breaking bad. It is natural to expect hydrofluoric acid to be corrosive, but to make things worse, hf is also a strong contact poison. Hydrofluoric acid burn of the hand a rare emergency. What you need to know ems world skip to main content. I mean, it is both horribly toxic and will cause burns on your skin, but thats not the same thing as dis. Pain associated with exposure to solutions of hf 150% may be delayed for 124 hours. Breaking bad director on bathtub scene and walter white family.
Despite being produced 200 times less than sulphuric acid 1 m vs. Following last seasons cliffhanger ending, walt bryan cranston and jesse aaron paul anxiously wait to see what their drug lord boss, gus. Hydrofluoric acid is also used as a catalyst for many alkylation units. Used mainly for industrial purposes like metal cleaning or electronics manufacturing, hydrofluoric acid is a solution of hydrogen fluoride in water, and a precursor to almost all fluorine compounds, including pharmaceuticals like fluoxetine and elemental fluorine. This information sheet provides advice for developing, maintaining and implementing local safe work practices for staff, students, contractors and visitors working or studying at the university who handle hydrofluoric acid hf or hf containing solutions. The fumes from reacting large quantities of either hydrofluoric acid or a hydroxide would have been overwhelming to our buddies from breaking bad. Whether hydrofluoric acid can dissolve organic matter and the bathroom its in, and if. Anhydrous hydrofluoric acid and hydrofluoric acid in aqueous solutions range in appearance from colorless to slightly tinted. In the film jigsaw carly is also killed by hydrofluoric acid, injected into her bloodstream. The science of breaking bad the mit press kindle edition by trumbore, dave, nelson, donna j. It is mainly caused by dermal exposure, with ingestion extremely rare. Hydrofluoric acid is one of the strongest acids known that has a strong lipophilic ability. In this post, ill be talking about chirality and how to dispose of a body with hydrofluoric acid.
The acid readily penetrates the outer layers of the skin and interferes with nerve function burns might not be immediately visible and can even remain painless, meaning accidental exposure can remain unnoticed for hours. Hydrofluoric acid hf is an inorganic acid commonly used in many domestic and industrial settings. Its neither a strong acid nor and oxidizing acid, so its not going to attack the fat and protein in a body quickly if at all. We report on successful treatment of a patient with a hydrofluoric acid burn to the hand.
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