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What is mercury?
Mercury is a silver-colored liquid metal that:
is highly toxic
can be found in liquid and vapor
forms; vapors cannot be seen or
smelled
does not dissolve in water or alcohol
has a metallic taste
Why is mercury dangerous?
When spilled, mercury breaks into tiny beads that roll and can stick to surfaces.
Spilled or improperly stored mercury may:
evaporate and contaminate the air
you breathe
remain in the air and environment for
a long time
How can I be exposed to mercury?
Mercury is used in some industrial and household items. It may be found in:
thermometers
thermostats
fluorescent lighting
batteries
clothes irons with automatic shut-off
features
athletic shoes with flashing lights in
the soles (made before 1997)
latex and oil-based paints
(made before 1991)
Mercury is also used in some spiritual and cultural practices.
For example, mercury may be:
burned in oil lamps and candles
added to creams, perfumes, or
bathwater
sprinkled on floors in homes or cars
stored in very small containers that
are worn or carried by people
swallowed
| No metabolic functions are known for which mercury is required. At high concentrations, mercury causes liver and kidney damage and neurological symptoms. Interest has grown in the possible ill health effects of mercury liberated from dental amalgam fillings as well as the increased consumption of fish contaminated with mercury. Hair is used as an index of internal accumulation of mercury provided it was not externally contaminated by exposure to mercury vapor. |
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Disposing of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
Examiner.com - April 5, 2009
Modern compact fluorescent bulbs contain 1.4-2.5 milligrams of mercury, depending on the manufacturer, and we don't want that chemical in our landfills. ...
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COMMENTARY: Dangerous Toys .... Dangerous Joys
HNN Huntingtonnews.net - April 3, 2009
Even though, somewhere along the line, it was drummed into our numb little skulls that mercury is an element, that its chemical symbol is derived from the ...
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Whats In Vaccine's - Inform Yourself
Prince George Citizen - March 30, 2009
Symptoms of mercury toxicity match those of autism. Start here for a toxicity profile. Here is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). ...
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Young Minds at Risk
Boston Globe - March 29, 2009
Nonetheless, let's not forget the histories of lead and mercury, in which our government failed to act despite overwhelming evidence of health impacts with ...
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Mercury in Seafood: Is Fish Safe to Eat?
Examiner.com - March 28, 2009
Some mercury is found naturally in the environment, but most is a byproduct of industrial pollution. Mercury released into the air makes its way into ...
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Popular Light Bulbs Have Safety Issues
WAVE - March 27, 2009
... kill our dogs and cats, Chinese lead paint is poison to our children, and now Chinese light bulbs that contain mercury can be harmful to our health. ...
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Age of Autism Presents The Cedillo Appeal
Age of Autism - March 26, 2009
None has done more damage to the inegrity of the vaccine program than the pharmaceutical companies who continue to put mercury, aluminum, etc. in them. ...
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The Benefits Of Chelation Therapy
The Healthier Life - March 25, 2009
Chelation therapy is a treatment that is used to treat heavy metal poisoning. It most often involves the injection of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid ...
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Dying to be Light?
Bella Naija - March 25, 2009
Bleaching creams and lotions primarily contain hydroquinone or mercury; both harmful chemicals, as their main ingredients. Hydroquinone is a severely toxic ...
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How Much is Safe?
People who eat alot of fish may run health risk. Study finds elevated consumption can lead to high intake of mercury.
The amount of canned tuna that is safe to eat each week should be based on a person's body weight according to Washington state's department of health.
Click here for the story.
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