Calcium Gluconate

Hydrofluoric acid is one of the most effective chemicals for heavy carbon removal and stone restoration, but it is also one of the most hazardous. Unlike many other acids, HF can penetrate the skin and cause deep tissue damage that may not be immediately painful or visible. Calcium gluconate gel is the recognised first aid treatment for hydrofluoric acid skin exposure, and it must be available on site whenever HF based products are in use.

We offer Calcium Gluconate Gel and the more complete Hydrofluoric Acid Treatment Kit, which brings together the essentials needed to respond quickly to an exposure. Gel should be applied promptly after the affected area has been thoroughly flushed with water and contaminated clothing removed, and medical attention should always be sought straight away, even if the exposure seems minor. Please read the product descriptions carefully for instructions, contents and shelf life, and make sure everyone working with HF knows where the gel is kept and how to use it. Check expiry dates regularly and replace any gel that has been opened or used. Calcium gluconate supports, but does not replace, the correct PPE, so always wear chemical resistant gloves, eye protection, a respirator and protective clothing when handling hydrofluoric acid products.