Which is more dangerous acid or caustic?

Answer 1

I know that hydrofluoric acid can be very dangerous. It was prohibited from use in industrial cleaning a few years back. I understand that it has some kind of free ions that combine with sodium if exposed to human flesh. I did some research and found that a special neutralizing solution is available --at great cost. Would not sodium hydroxide serve as a neutralizing solution in the proper proportions? Thanx

Whomever answered above is correct, in a way. Hydrofluoric Acid is extremely dangerous, but Caustic will turn you essentially into a puddle. And example would be a train engine cleaning center in Idaho; they had an incident where one morning, they went to check the cleaner before use, and they found a glove, a lightbulb (flashlight) and a bottle. In conclusion, it really depends on what you want to dissolve. Humans, caustic. Anything else, high dose of hydrofluoric acid.

Answer 2

Both acids and caustic substances can be dangerous, depending on their concentration and type. Acids can cause burns and tissue damage on contact, while caustic substances can also cause burns and tissue damage but may have a higher pH level, making them highly corrosive. Overall, both should be handled with caution and proper safety measures.