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2023-11-11 18:26:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4FFB7A6FA24741265E3C9812C9E38493F8525F5504B9F3DF89790AB739954630
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Liquid Mercury is poorly absorbed by skin contact, but its odorless fumes are toxic when inhaled. Prolonged exposure, even in low doses, can cause; tremors, emotional instability, and cognitive impairment. Safety protocols should be followed while handling it: https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=M1416LB&productDescription=MERCURY+MTL+INST+GRD+REAG+6LB&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_(element)#Toxicity_and_safety https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_poisoning https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3253456/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499935/ https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/idlh/7439976.html
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