The faster HF uptake evidences a higher permeation rate (affinity) regarding HCl. The higher HF-polymer solubility implies lower HF outgassing concentrations. The larger FOUP to wafer HF transfer results from a higher HF-polymer diffusivity. The best FOUP in this study must minimize HX transfer to wafers: EBM/CNT. Wafer exposure is recommended for FOUP evaluation: outgassing might be misleading.