Available for Licensing: Fluorescent Tracer Technology for Hydrofluoric Acid Exposure Detection

The Department of Energy through Idaho National Laboratory is offering a technology licensing opportunity for a fluorescent tracer designed to detect hydrofluoric acid exposure. The technology is a UV-fluorescent additive made from xanthene powder that is intended to remain chemically inert while enabling users to survey skin, clothing, or surfaces after HF handling for evidence of contact. It is meant as a complementary safety layer for post-task self-checks and leak detection in HF-using settings such as petroleum refining, semiconductor manufacturing, glass processing, pharmaceutical synthesis, mineral processing, and laboratory research, with Idaho Falls, Idaho identified as the place of performance. This is a special notice for licensing rather than a procurement action, and interested parties are directed to contact Javier Martinez at javier.martinez@inl.gov to discuss licensing terms and partnership opportunities.