Alkylate is critical to making clean, lowemission gasoline. Hydrofluoric (HF) acid is one of two primary catalysts used to make alkylate. When it comes to using HF, refiners take major precautions and employ prevention, detection and containment strategies to keep their workforces and communities safe.

Tim Shepperd, an expert in alkylation safety with more than 30 years of refining industry experience gives an ontheground look at HF alkylation. Using live and modeled footage, he walks through the layers of safety systems and risk mitigation protocols facilities use to protect workers, their neighbors and the environment.

For more information about alkylation safety, please visit us at afpm.org/HF.