Calcium Gluconate Gel Hydrofluoric Acid HF Antidote Treatment Skin Burns

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Safety Info

	Do you use hydrofluoric acid? Then safety is a priority, and you must have this essential first aid product at hand.

WHAT IS CALGONATE?
Calgonate is an effective topical 2.5% calcium gluconate gel that is used for hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns to the body. Calcium gluconate combines with hydrofluoric acid to neutralize the powerful fluoride ion.


WHY CALGONATE?

Hydrofluoric acid burns can be fatal and must be addressed immediately. “Calcium gluconate is the preferred treatment of choice for HF exposure for the following reasons: • It is easy to use. • It can be self-administered or applied by personnel trained in first aid care. • It can be applied immediately as soon as the burn is suspected. • It is painless to apply. • It produces no risk of increasing tension in the tissues. • It reduces the risk of hypocalcemia. • No sophisticated equipment is necessary."
Source: Segal, Eileen, B “First Aid for a Unique Acid, HF: A Sequel” Chemical Health and Safety, Jan/Feb 2000 vol. 7, #1, p18.

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Calgonate brand calcium gluconate gel is manufactured in Rhode Island, at a FDA-GMP approved facility, and is distributed out of Port St. Lucie, FL. All orders will be shipped within 1 business day and domestic orders will be delivered within 5 business days of placing the order.

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