Hydrofluoric acid or Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) is fatal if inhaled, if swallowed, or in contact with skin. It causes severe skin burns and eye damage. The effects may be delayed after exposure. Do not ...

Although chemists consider hydrofluoric acid (HF) to be a “weak” acid, its potential to produce serious health ... Fluoride ion causes soft tissue necrosis (similar to alkali damage) and bone damage ...

The picture went viral on social media, showing Faisal Halim sitting on a bench and covering his body with a cloth, as the burns from an acid attack were visible on his back. Malaysia's Youth and ...