What do you mean "stable formulations"? What is dilute HF (in water)? HF is a weak acid in aqueous solutions.
Yes, HF is diluted with water. My question is starting with 50% HF in water, is it possible to dilute it further by adding organic solvents to it without risk of reaction or HF losing its potency?
O. K., weak acid + weak nucleophilic and basic fluoride anion (in water containing solution), no redox action --> no rapid reaction. Mix both organic solvent and HF by addition of HF in to organic solvent. Protic solvents effective solve fluoride anion, but water most effective. Aprotic solvents are weak bases for protonation by HF action.
!!!Be careful, work in plastic containers (PE, PP) not in glass or quartz!!!
Thank you Pavel. Yes, I'm aware of HF's a ability to etch glass. I will take all the necessary precautions.
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