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Mercury is a poisonous substance. Also it is normally in liquid form and evaporates so that gaseous mercury ian be easily breathed in. Exposure to mercury (particularly in shellfish) can interfere with pregnancy and prenatal health. Women who are or plan to become pregnant are advised to limit their seafood intake. Long-term exposure to mercury vapors can lead to brain damage, and insanity. The expression "mad as a hatter" comes from the days when haberdashers (hatmakers) used mercury to process felt and other materials for hats. Years of breathing in the vapors made them crazy.
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Is mercury hazardous to health?
Yes, mercury is very hazardous to health when touched, inhaled, or eaten.
What is a hazardous mineral fiber found in building materials?
it is mercury because mercury is the most hazardous mineral fiber
An example of a hazardous chemical?
Lead and Mercury
What are the risks of operating membrane diaphragm and mercury?
Mercury is hazardous to humans and animals
Is charcoal hazardous to your health?
No
What is coshh about?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
When thrown away what becomes a hazardous waste?
Mercury, and mercury-based tooth fillings.
What are the risks of operating membrane diaphragm and mercury cells?
Mercury is hazardous to humans and animals
What Become hazardous waste When thrown away?
Mercury, and mercury-based tooth fillings.
What are the bad effects of mercury on human health?
It is hazardous for health, especially young people and women with pregnancy.When it folws into the river, fish will consume it and it will stay in the fish for along time. When peopel eat it it will causes cancer.
Is Mercury corrosive?
Mercury is listed as a corrosive by the Dept. of Transportation and must be shipped as a hazardous substance.
Is polyethylene hazardous to health?
Yes, it is.
