Hydrofluoric Acid

Hydrofluoric Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Hydrofluoric Acid (Hydrofluoric acid) is a weak acid that is a precursor to almost all fluorine compounds, including pharmaceuticals such as Fluoxetine (Prozac). It is used as a chemical reagent in several industrial processes such as oil refinery. It is also used as etchant, cleaning agent, and a reagent to dissolve oxides and silicates.

Trade Name Hydrofluoric Acid
Generic Hydrogen fluoride
Hydrogen fluoride Other Names fluorure d'hydrogène, Fluorwasserstoff, Hydrofluoric acid, Hydrogenfluorid
Type
Formula FH
Weight Average: 20.0063
Monoisotopic: 20.006228237
Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Hydrofluoric Acid
Hydrofluoric Acid

Uses

Hydrofluoric Acid is a compound used in dentistry to prevent dental caries.

Hydrofluoric Acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dental Decay

Food Interaction

  • Take separate from meals. Avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes after applying hydrogen fluoride oral dental gel.

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