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Hazards of Improper handling, accidental breakage,
damage and /or improper recycling of hazardous
elements
If this product is improperly handled, broken or damaged
or carelessly recycled or disposed off in the fire, can
result in environmental and data security concerns,
including the following:
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Affect nearly every system in the human body and
result in birth defects, brain, heart, liver, kidney and
skeletal system damage. They will also significantly
affect the nervous and reproductive systems of the
human body ;
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When burned, create cancer-producing
dioxins
which are released into the air we breathe ;
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If thrown in landfills, may leach into groundwater
affecting your local community ;
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In warm climates, the oxidation of mercury in the
environment can be accelerated, leading to the
creation of oxidized Hg atoms that are known to be
associated with ozone depletion; and
