Hydrofluoric acid poisoning

Poisoning from an overdose of hydrofluoric acid, a strong inorganic acid.

Hydrofluoric acid

This acid is most commonly used for industrial purposes. It is used:

• in glass etching
• to make computer screens
• in fluorescent bulbs
• to make high octane gasoline
• in some household rust removers

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