Description
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air; get immediate medical attention with emphasis on hydrofluoric acid exposure. If breathing is difficult, supply oxygen. If breathing has stopped, begin artificial respiration.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing while flushing affected area with drenching shower for 5 minutes. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse; seek immediate medical attention with emphasis on hydrofluoric acid exposure. Apply 2.5% Calcium Gluconate ointment to contacted area.
Eyes: Check for and remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes for 5 minutes in clear running water while holding eyelids open; seek immediate medical attention with emphasis on hydrofluoric acid exposure. Irrigate open eyelids with 500 to 1,000 cc’s of 1% Calcium Gluconate in saline solution.
Ingestion: Drink high amounts of calcium based antacid in water followed by milk or milk of magnesia; DO NOT induce vomiting; never give anything by to an unconscious person; seek immediate medical attention with emphasis on hydrofluoric acid exposure