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Chinese woman dies from organ failure after stepping on hydrofluoric acid during stroll
52-year-old exposed to significant amount of highly corrosive chemical nicknamed ‘bone-dissolving water’ dies in just 5 days
A woman in eastern China has died after stepping on an acid known as “bone-dissolving water”, prompting public alarm over the management of hazardous waste.
On September 9, a 52-year-old woman surnamed Tu from Hangzhou collapsed after treading on a discarded container of hydrofluoric acid while walking across a hillside.
The chemical caused rapid swelling, and she was taken to hospital, where doctors found she had suffered from multiple organ failure and severe electrolyte imbalance.
“The chances of saving her were already slim,” one doctor told the mainland media, The Paper.
Within five days, Tu was dead from heart and lung failure.
Her child, posting under the name “LIV Yuanbao”, wrote on social media: “I never got to see a miracle happen.”
“My mum left us in a way we could not comprehend, and so quickly. I hope there are no accidents in heaven.”
The post said the acid container was so old that it broke easily, adding that even slight exposure to hydrofluoric acid can be deadly and Tu’s exposure was much larger than that.
Hydrofluoric acid is a colourless solution. It is highly corrosive and can dissolve both metal and glass.
It is used in industry and dentistry for tasks such as rust removal, glass etching and surface treatments.
Doctors warn that exposure requires urgent action by removing contaminated clothing, flushing with water and seeking immediate medical care.
The chemical can penetrate the skin, corroding tissue and bone, which has earned it the name “bone-dissolving water”.
China Newsweek reported that the incident took place on a hillside behind a residential compound slated for demolition.
Police sealed off and decontaminated the site and said Tu’s family would receive support.
The Beijing News also reported that residents once grew vegetables nearby.
Investigators found two more bottles of the acid, which have now been removed.
The police say the acid was left behind by a janitor surnamed Ai, whose job included cleaning walls.
He moved away from the area in 2015 and has since been detained.
According to a lawyer quoted by Hongxing News, Ai could face up to seven years in prison for negligently releasing hazardous substances.
The incident has trended on mainland social media, drawing more than 20 million views.
One online observer said: “This is a serious public safety accident. Tu was extremely unfortunate, and I am so sorry for her.”
“Why was such a dangerous chemical left on the road? Police need to investigate thoroughly and give the victim an explanation,” wrote another.
In China, industrial hydrofluoric acid with a concentration above 30 per cent is tightly regulated.
However, on some mainland e-commerce platforms, lower-concentration versions are sold for 10 to 40 yuan (US$1 to US$6).
One listing described it as a cleaner for glass and tiles and advised buyers to wear gloves and masks.
In January, a man in southeastern China wore two pairs of gloves while cleaning ceramics with the chemical but still suffered corrosion on three fingers.
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