Symptoms of Exposure: Prickling
or burning sensation of skin and mucous membranes. Coughing,
sneezing,tightness of chest, difficulty in breathing.
Acute: Inhalation of dust or mist may cause severe mucous
membrane irritation and burns. Effects may not be immediately apparent,
especially with diluted solutions. First aid procedures should be followed
even in cases of suspected contact.
Chronic:
Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Ingestion or inhalation may be
harmful and possibly fatal depending on severity and length of
over-exposure. Chronic over- exposure may cause fluorosis. Product may
be absorbed through the skin and produce signs of fluorosis such as
weight loss, brittleness of bones, anemia, weakness and stiffness of
joints. Internal bleeding may develop. First aid procedures should be
followed even in cases of suspected contact.