First Aid for Hydrofluoric Acid Burns
What is hydrofluoric acid?
We are so glad that you asked!
Hydrofluoric acid is a chemical used in many Australian workplaces, and for a host of industrial purposes, including: glass etching, metal cleaning, and electronics.
Though hydrofluoric acid is incredibly versatile, it can also cause a host of health complications if it comes into direct contact with your skin, nose, mouth, or eyes.
This includes choking, breakdown of the skin, burning in the eye, and chest tightness.
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