Articles Posted in Burns From Hydrofluoric Acid (HF)

Treatment: Emergency medical attention should be sought when there is suspicion of poisoning: If there is skin contact, treatment may include: Removing the contaminated clothing. Rinsing the wound area with copious amount of water. Calcium or magnesium solutions, it can be given in the form of topical gel and may…

Hydrofluoric acid is a combination of hydrogen fluoride in water; it is used mainly for industrial purposes such as glass etching, metal cleaning and pesticide production. It’s also found in house hold uses such as rust removers and heavy duty cleaners and aluminum brighteners. Hydrofluoric acid is a weak acid…