
Conney.com now carries Calgonate, a topical calcium gluconate jel that neutralizes (HF) hydrofluoric burns to the body.
Facts about Calgonate and HF burns:
- Calcium gluconate combines with hydrofluoric acid to neutralize the powerful fluoride ion.
- People who work with hydrofluoric acid should carry the convenient 25g tube in their pocket.
- You do not need a prescription to purchase Calgonate.
- What should be done if the body is in contact with HF?
- Wash area of body immediately
- Apply Calgonate to burn
- Seek medical attention
- What is hydrofluoric acid?
- One of the strongest inorganic acids
- Used in glass etching, electronics manufacturing, metal cleaning and rust removal
- Injury and symptoms from hydrofluoric burns can be delayed
- Severe burns are caused by concentrated solutions of 50% hydrofluoric acid
Hydrofluoric facts courtesy of Medscape.com
