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CIA Hydrofluoric Acid Users Annual Conference

 

Sponsored by Respirex International and KLINGER, the CIA Hydrofluoric Acid Users Annual Conference brings together organisations across the HF value chain to share expertise, strengthen safety practices and explore the latest developments shaping responsible HF use. Uniting producers, users and technical specialists from the UK, USA and Europe, the conference highlights practical solutions, emerging challenges and evolving best practice to support high standards of operational excellence in HF handling. Hear from a variety of speakers on how to enhance safety, sustainability and performance across HF operations.

 

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Strengthening safe practice across the HF value chain

The CIA Hydrofluoric Acid Users Annual Conference, taking place on 5 March 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Liverpool, brings together companies across the HF value chain to explore everything from safe handling practices to the latest developments in HF risk management. It showcases how collaboration is key to tackling the unique safety and operational challenges associated with both anhydrous and aqueous HF.

The event offers a chance to hear about new technologies, understand emerging regulatory expectations, and learn from real‑world experience in preventing incidents and protecting people, all essential areas for anyone working with HF.

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Speakers by Organisation

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    Presenting Organisation: Health & Safety Executive & RAS Ltd – Process & Technical Safety Consultants

    Presentation Title:Understanding Major Hazard Human Harm Risk Assessment (MHHHRA)

    Presenters:

    Jim Neilson, Health & Safety Executive

    Carolyn Nicholls, RAS Ltd – Process & Technical Safety Consultants

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    Presenting Organisation: Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

    Presentation Title:EV Batteries and HF

    Presenter:

    Ben Murray, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

     

    Presentation Title: Engineering Against Error: What an Offloading Error Taught Us About Critical Task

    Presenter:

    Alex Cato, Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

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    Presenting Organisation: KLINGER

    Presentation Title:Optimising Flange Integrity: Advanced Sealing Solutions for Hydrofluoric Acid Systems

    Presenter:

    Scott Whelan, KLINGER

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    Presenting Organisation: Ansell UK Ltd

    Presentation Title:To be confirmed (no title provided)

    Presenter:

    Rob Medcalf, Ansell UK Ltd

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    Presenting Organisation: Velan

    Presentation Title:To be confirmed

    Presenter:

    Humberto Marques, Velan

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    Presenting Organisation: Descote

    Presentation Title:MSS SP 160 Valve – Technical Presentation

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    Presenting Organisation: ESR Technology

    Presentation Title:Modelling Accidental Releases of HF

    Presenter:

    Luke Butcher, ESR Technology

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    Presenting Organisation: Mapa Spontex Professional UK Ltd

    Presentation Title:To be confirmed

    Presenter:

    Neil Owen, Mapa Spontex Professional UK Ltd

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    Presenting Organisation: Urenco ChemPlants Ltd

    Presentation Title:Oxygen‑Accelerated Polymer Degradation in HF Service: Mechanisms and Mitigation

    Presenter:

    Vlad Borsan, Urenco ChemPlants Ltd

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    Presenting Organisation: Becht

    Presentation Title:To be confirmed

    Presenter:

    Gary Powell, Becht

Meet out 2025 sponsors

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    KLINGER

    KLINGER is a leading manufacturer of sealing, fluid control and fluid monitoring solutions, providing critical components that support safe and reliable industrial operations. The company delivers high‑performance gaskets, valves and instrumentation used across chemical and process industries to maintain integrity and efficiency.

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    Respirex International

    Respirex International specialises in personal protective equipment for high‑hazard chemical environments, supporting organisations that work with some of the most challenging substances in industry. The company supplies advanced chemical protective suits and footwear used worldwide to help ensure worker safety in demanding operational settings.

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Shaping a sustainable future for the chemical industry

The CIA Hydrofluoric Acid Users Annual Conference

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