Catalog

Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Other gases, fumes or vapours, Fluorine gas or hydrogen fluoride

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Harmful effects of or exposure to noxious substances, Substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source, Other gases, fumes or vapours, Fluorine gas or hydrogen fluoride – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/969984616

Inhalatory and dermal exposure causes burns, corrosion, and irritation to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation may also lead to pneumotoxicity. Prolonged exposure to fluoride compounds can lead to skeletal fluorosis and osteosclerosis.