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Mercury can be absorbed through the skin. In high enough doses it can cause damage to the kidneys, lungs and brain. However the metal is not easily absorbed, you are more at risk from inhaling the mercury vapour it releases.
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What high frequency wave is dangerous to human skin?
infrared
Is there a chemical that absorbs the chemical mercury?
Mercury, or quicksilver, is highly toxic and can be easily absorbed through human skin. There is no known chemical that absorbs mercury.
Can mercury evaporate and pose a risk to human health if exposed to high temperatures?
Yes, mercury can evaporate at high temperatures and pose a risk to human health if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Why is skin bleaching becoming a Global problem and what are the health risks?
some bleaching products have mercury and other dangerous acids which can cause pigmentation, cancer and other skin diseases.
When water touches your skin What is it called?
You can say that your skin gets wet.
What do you do when neutral water touches your skin?
nothing
What hppens if oil touches your skin?
well if it's boiling oil that touches your skin and takes up a huge amount of your skin it will turn puffy so you will need a needle to prick it open
Are tanning lamps dangerous to the human body?
Tanning lamps are not harmful to human body. They are mainly used in tanning booths for getting skin tanning. They produce UV rays gives tanning to skin. They are not dangerous to human body as long as exposure is controlled and done under proper guidance. One can not forget over exposure to sun is also dangerous. It is necessary to protect eyes while using tanning lamps.
What pure elements would be dangerous to hold in the palm of your hand?
Pure sodium and pure mercury are two elements that would be dangerous to hold in the palm of your hand. Sodium is highly reactive and can react violently with moisture in the air, while mercury is a toxic metal that can be absorbed through the skin.
What effects does Mercury have if you get it on your skin?
it can burn your skin.
What does mercury do to the human system?
after contact with the skin, it proceeds to continually rot the brain and therefore "mad hatters" got the nickname as the went mad because they were in contact with mercury for a prolonged period of time
What happens if you touch lava?
If lava Touches you your skin will burn to the bone and you could even have to have amputation on whatever limb it touches you or if it touches an inturnal organ this could be fatal..
