Published on November 18, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mercury thermometer is a very practical and safe utensil consisting of a glass tube that contains between 2 to 3 grams of mercury. Given the fragility of their materials, mercury thermometers must be handled with caution, since if they break, a mercury spill will occur, residuo peligroso<\/strong>, cuya inhalaci\u00f3n puede producir trastornos neurol\u00f3gicos y del comportamiento, entre otros efectos da\u00f1inos a la salud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In case of facing breakage\nof a mercury thermometer, it is recommended to keep the place ventilated,\ncarefully pick up glass debris with protective gloves from\nrubber band and group the mercury droplets together using a cardboard or\nrubber. Both wastes must be stored separately in containers\nairtight and labeled according to their content. In no case will\nrecommends using cleaning agents (bleach or detergents) to contain the\nspill, as this can generate other toxic waste<\/strong>. Waste\ncollected should be referred to a facility authorized by the Authority\nSanitary for its correct final disposal in a security deposit<\/strong>.\nBy following these recommendations we will be taking care of the environment and\nprotecting the health of those around us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n