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Mercury
Issues:
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The emitters in the UVB-100 contain mercury. Mercury is highly toxic when it is inhaled, even in small
amounts.
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Mercury should not come in contact with bare skin.
Prevention & Protection:
How do we help protect you?
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We have included the Material Safety Data Sheet for mercury as prepared by the manufacturer of our
emitters.
• Because the mercury in our emitters is amalgamated and there isn't much of it, it's not a significant hazard.
However, you should still take precautions and dispose of any broken emitters as you would any fluorescent
light bulbs according to your local laws.
What must you do to help protect yourselves?
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Have a mercury spill clean-up kit available at all times.
•
In the event that an emitter breaks, wear protective clothing and breathing apparatus when cleaning up the
spill. And again, dispose of the broken emitter as
you would any fluorescent light bulbs according to your
local laws.
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