FIRST AID MEASURES (continued)
Skin Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Rinse and remove contaminated clothes. Treat
with calcium containing agent to neutralise harmful fluoride-ions.
Alternatives
a) HF antidote gel containing 2.5% Calcium Gluconate manufactured by Industrial
Pharm. Serv. Manchester UK. b) Dissolve calcium tables (mnfg – Sandoz-Pharm) 20
tablets into 2 litres of water, swab or immerse affected area.
c) If A or B could not be done, the skin could be bathed with milk or calcium containing
solution.
After the above, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of fresh water for at least 15 minutes. Thereafter consult
an eye doctor.
Information for medical care Inform the doctor the injury has been caused by contact with Hydrofluoric and Nitric
acid solution. Antidote treat-ment after contact is with 2.5% Gluconate Gel (HFAntidote
Gel, supplier Industrial Pharm. Serv. Manchester UK)