What Are the Symptoms of Hydrogen Fluoride Exposure?
Symptoms of HF exposure vary based on concentration and duration of exposure. Acute symptoms include eye irritation, skin burns, and respiratory difficulties. In severe cases, systemic effects such as hypocalcemia, hyperkalemia, and cardiac arrhythmias may occur, leading to potentially life-threatening complications. Chronic exposure can result in dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis, characterized by joint stiffness and pain.
