Mercury spills are hazardous
nElemental mercury vaporizes at room temperature.
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nVapors are colorless and odorless.
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nPeople have been exposed to hazardous amounts without being aware of their exposure.
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nSpills must be cleaned up properly to avoid spreading contamination.
Mercury spills were not included in this report because each incident is different and no general estimates of exposure can be made.

Mercury spills are hazardous.

Elemental mercury vaporizes at room temperature.

People have been exposed to hazardous amounts of mercury without being aware of their exposure because the vapors are colorless and odorless.

Spills must be cleaned up properly to avoid spreading contamination.