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What to do if i was in close contact with mercury in school today a guy smashed a thermometer , what should i do?

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Stop worrying: The metal itself is not especially toxic especially from a brief exposure like this. If you're in a situation in which mercury is likely to form compounds (injected by accident, spilled into the environment and concealed for a long time) it is more dangerous.

Answered 12/31/2013

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