It is highly toxic and can cause severe burns upon contact with skin or eyes. When dissolved in water, hydrogen fluoride forms hydrofluoric acid, a compound widely used in industrial processes like glass etching, metal cleaning, and petrochemical refining.
Due to its ability to penetrate tissues, hydrogen fluoride exposure can cause deep, painful injuries that may not be immediately apparent. Hydrogen fluoride also poses a respiratory hazard when inhaled, with both short-term and long-term health effects. Proper handling and protective measures are critical when working with hydrogen fluoride.
Colourless gas or liquid
Highly toxic and corrosive
Used in industrial processes like petrochemical refining
Causes severe burns and tissue damage
Respiratory hazard when inhaled
More about hydrogen fluoride
How to detect hydrogen fluoride
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