Re: 1.8inch MP4 Player

[Lewis Gardner <lgardner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:

> We also know that mercury is hazardous on contact.

Actually no.

Contact is not the problem, vapors are.


HOW MERCURY ENTERS AND AFFECTS YOUR BODY

Liquid mercury easily changes into a vapor. You are most likely to be
exposed by breathing in mercury vapors, which are easily absorbed
through your lungs into your body. Liquid mercury is not well absorbed
through the skin. However, harmful absorption can occur through broken
or damaged skin, or if there is lengthy skin contact.

Most effects of mercury exposure develop slowly over time. Symptoms
usually occur only after repeated overexposure. These effects include
insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, weakness, and muscle tremors. Brief
exposures to very high levels of mercury vapors can affect the lungs.

www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/HESIS/merc.htm