Description
Calcium gluconate gel is an antidote used to treat skin and mucous membrane burns caused by exposure to hydrofluoric acid. It works by neutralizing the acid and providing calcium ions to the affected area, which helps to reduce pain and inflammation. Calcium gluconate gel is typically applied topically to the affected area. It is important to note that calcium gluconate gel should only be used for burns caused by hydrofluoric acid and should not be used for other types of burns.
Calcium gluconate gel, sometimes referred to as HF antidote gel, just may save your skin if you use hydrofluoric acid. HF is an especially dangerous acid.
In case of spillage on skin, the manufacturers of HF and chemical safety officers recommend you wash the skin immediately with cold water and then liberally apply the gel to the affected area keeping it on until you get medical attention.
It is not for the purpose of treating a burn wound, please see a doctor for that. The gel works by providing calcium to hydrofluoric acid that the skin may have absorbed, so HF does not take as much calcium from tissues.
The gel is useful to decrease the effect of HF spilled on skin but we stress that it should not be considered an alternative to seeking prompt medical attention.
Since 1988, Attard’s Minerals has been a long standing supplier of Calcium Gluconate Gel, trusted by labs around the world!
Product of the USA
For frequently asked questions, please view FAQ Calcium Gluconate Gel
You can also order by phone at (619) 794-6875, 8am to 6pm PST, or by sending us an email on [email protected]
For the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) see SDS Calcium Gluconate Gel (pdf).
For usage information please view Usage Instructions
Additional Information:
This item has not been evaluated by the FDA and we do not sell it as medicine. It is essentially a chemical in a viscous water-based solution that deactivates fluoride ion. We provide it on the recommendation of safety officers. We have not made any clinical effectiveness tests on our gel, or that of others. It is not for the purpose of treating a burn wound, please see a doctor for that.
Some researchers theorize that it works by providing calcium to hydrofluoric acid that the skin may have absorbed, so HF does not take as much calcium from tissues. Research literature indicates that the gel is useful to decrease the effect of HF spilled on skin but we stress that it should not be considered an alternative to seeking prompt medical attention or clinical evaluation for HF spills on skin.
Fluorides like ammonium bifluoride, boron trifluoride etherate and tetrabutylammonium fluoride that are also frequently used chemicals can transfer fluoride ion into the skin like HF so one should have gel for these too.
We export around the world, please view International Export for Calcium Gluconate Gel for international shipping options.
Literature references:
1) Segal, Eileen, B, “First Aid for a Unique Acid: HF” Chemical Health and Safety, Sept/Oct 1998 vol. 5, #5, p 25.
2) Bronstein, A. C. and Currance, P. L. “Emergency Care for Hazardous Materials Exposures” Mosby Company 1988.
