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Caustics (Acids) (Irritant/Corrosive - Topical/Inhalation/Ingestion Toxidrome)

Caustics (acids) are chemicals that burn or corrode people's skin, eyes, and mucous membranes (lining of the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs) on contact.

Resource Comparison

Information from CDC, WISER, and CAMEO
Emergency Response Safety and Health Database (CDC/NIOSH) Hydrogen Fluoride/Hydrofluoric Acid WISER (NIH/NLM) Hydrogen Fluoride CAMEO (EPA, NOAA) Hydrofluoric Acid	Medical Management Guidelines for Acute Chemical Exposures (CDC/ATSDR) Hydrogen Fluoride Chemical Emergencies (CDC) Hydrofluoric Acid

Additional Resources:

ChemIDplus - Chemical dictionary, structures, and links to many Internet resources (NIH/NLM)
Hydrofluoric Acid

Hazardous Substances Data Bank - Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicology data (NIH/NLM)
Hydrogen Fluoride

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