  
Mercury Spills
Mercury is difficult to clean up, and it is important to completely remove all the tiny droplets.
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For larger spills, or any spill for which you believe unrecovered mercury might remain,
contact the REM Hazardous Materials Management section for spill clean-up, instructions,
or assistance (40121). Spills over 1 pound must be reported to federal and local agencies. |
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Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up mercury spills |
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Use a trapped vacuum line with a tapered glass tube to pick up droplets |
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Cover small droplets with one of the following: |
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Sodium polysulfide solution. |
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Silver metal compounds. |
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