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Mercury.utah.gov - Mercury Spills html { scrollbar-base-color:#CCD8E6; } #topnav ul, #leftnav ul, #footer, .link { font-size:14px; } Click here to Skip to main content Utah.gov State Online Services Agency List Business.utah.gov Search Utah.gov Mercury.utah.gov Home EPA Mercury Information Other Resources Mercury Facts Properties Sources Biogeochemistry Atmospheric Transport Global Mercury Budget In the Environment Bioaccumulation Mercury in Fish & Wildlife Human Exposure Health Effects Mercury Toxicity Mercury in Utah Utah Information Mercury Workgroup Get the Mercury Out! Healthy Hospitals Spills & Proper Disposal Mercury in Products Mercury & Automobiles Mercury Spills Disposal & Recycling Mercury Spills Even the smallest amount of mercury needs to be treated as a serious issue. Care must be taken not to touch the mercury. NEVER use a vacuum cleaner to clean up mercury. The vacuum will put mercury into the air and increase exposure. The vacuum appliance will be contaminated and have to be thrown away. NEVER use a broom to clean up mercury. It will break the mercury into smaller droplets and spread them. NEVER pour mercury down a drain. It may lodge in the plumbing and cause future problems during plumbing repairs. If discharged, it can cause pollution of the septic tank or sewage treatment plant. NEVER wash mercury-contaminated items in a washing machine. Mercury may contaminate the machine and/or pollute sewage. NEVER walk around if your shoes might be contaminated with mercury. Contaminated clothing can also spread mercury around. Federal Notification Any time one pound or more of mercury is released to the environment (outside air,water, soil, or sewer system), the spiller must call the National Response Center (NRC). The NRC hotline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (800) 424-8802. Note that because mercury is heavy, only two tablespoons of mercury weigh about one pound. Small Spills – A Dime-Sized Puddle Remove everyone from the area where cleanup will take place. Shut door of impacted area. Turn off ventilation system. DO NOT allow or gain assistance from children. Remember to remove all pets as well and remove all jewelry and watches from your hands as mercury will bond with the metal. Mercury can be cleaned up easily from the following surfaces: wood, linoleum, tile and any other like surface. If a spill occurs on carpet, curtains, upholstery or other like surface, these contaminated items should be thrown away in accordance with the disposal means outlined below. Only cut and remove the affected portion of the contaminated carpet for disposal. Check List Items Needed to Clean Up a Small Mercury Spill 4 to 5 Ziplock-type Bags Trash Bags (2 to 6 mm thick) Rubber or Latex Gloves Paper Towels Cardboard or Squeegee Eyedropper Duct Tape, or Shaving Cream and Small Paint Brush Flashlight Powdered Sulfur (optional) Cleanup Instructions Put on rubber or latex gloves. If there are any broken pieces of glass or sharp objects, place them on a paper towel. Fold the paper towel and place in a zip lock bag. Secure the bag and label it. Use a squeegee or cardboard to gather mercury beads, making slow sweeping motions to keep mercury from becoming uncontrollable. A flashlight can help locate additional glistening beads of mercury that may be sticking to the surface or in small cracked areas of the surface. Note:Mercury can move surprising distances on hard-flat surfaces, so be sure to inspect the entire room when “searching.” Use the eyedropper to collect or draw up the mercury beads. Slowly and carefully squeeze mercury onto a damp paper towel. Place the paper towel in a zip lock bag and label it. After you remove larger beads, put shaving cream on a small paint brush or duct tape and gently “dot” the affected area to pick up smaller hard-to-see beads. Place the paint brush or duct tape in a zip lock bag and secure. Make sure to label the bag as directed by your local health department or Utah DEQ. It is OPTIONAL to use commercially available powdered sulfur to absorb the beads that are too small to see. The sulfur does two things: (1) it makes the mercury easier to see since there may be a color change from yellow to brown and (2) it binds the mercury so that it can be easily removed and suppresses the vapor of any missing mercury. Where to get commercialized sulfur? It could be included in mercury spill kits, which can be purchased from laboratory, chemical supply and hazardous materials response supply manufacturers. Note: When using powdered sulfur, do not breathe in the powder as it can be moderately toxic. Powdered sulfur may also stain fabrics a dark color. Additionally, users should read and understand all product information before use. You may want to request the services of a contractor who has monitoring equipment to screen for mercury vapors. Consult your local health department or Utah DEQ to inquire about contractors in your area. Place all materials used with the cleanup, including gloves, in a trash bag. Place all mercury beads and objects into the trash bag. Secure trash bag and label it as directed by your local health department or Utah DEQ. Contact your local health department for proper disposal in accordance with local, state and federal laws. Remember to keep the area well-ventilated to the outside (i.e., windows open and fans running) for at least 24 hours after your successful cleanup. Continue to keep pets and children out of cleanup area. If sickness occurs, seek medical attention immediately. Recommendation: If there are young children or pregnant women in the house, seek additional advice from your local or state health department. Large Spills – More than a dime-sized puddle of Mercury Caution:The general public can clean up from flat surfaces small mercury spills no greater than the amount contained in a thermometer. If you estimate your mercury spill to be greater than the amount in a thermometer, isolate the contaminated area and call your local health department or Utah DEQ. Cleanup Instructions: Isolate the Area Turn Down the Temperature Open Windows Don’t Let Anyone Walk Through the Mercury Don’t Vacuum Contact your Local Health Department or Utah Department of Environmental Quality For More Information about Mercury and Its Health and Environmental Effects, go to or call: Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Environmental Hotline: 1-800-458-0145 EPA Mercury Web Site Salt Lake Valley Health Department Bear River Health Department - 24-Hr Call Center - 1-877-229-8825 Central Utah Public Health Department - 435-896-5451 or 5452 Davis County Health Department - 801-451-3296 Salt Lake Valley Health Department - 24-Hr Emergency Response - 801-313-6745 Southeastern Utah District Health Department - 435-637-3671 Southwest Utah Public Health Department - 435-986-2580 Summit County Public Health Department - 435-615-3918 (Park City), 435-336-3227 (Coalville) Tooele County Health Department - 435-843-2300 Tri-County Health Department - 435-781-5475 Utah County Health Department - 801-851-7525 Wasatch County Health Department - 24 Hr Contact – 435-657-3264 Weber-Morgan Health Department - 801-399-7160 References EPA Mercury Spills and Broken Thermometer web page Mercury Facts Mercury in the Environment Human Exposure Mercury in Utah Spills & Proper Disposal Top Utah.gov Utah.gov Terms of Use Utah.gov Privacy Policy Utah.gov Accessibility Policy разделы циклон батарейный детский гинеколог диспетчеризация купить айсбест средство самооборона детский мир wow переработка резина доставка дров сервис альфа лаваль производственный тара холодильник дешево дирижабль кулер inerta краска подбор холодильный камера санфаянс шарошка алмазный сделать пазл qtek ленинградский вокзал билет этикетировщик лекарство рак герб вышивка аэробика мячом билет цдкж беременность род дэнас светоотражающий краска сборщик долг комнатный перегородка изолента хб pki ром доставка враждебный поглощение билет хоккей бюро похоронный услуга выделение кислорода кпк опт гайковерт электрический тонировка стекол ичп пбоюл шелковый ковры светящийся краска охота пиранья intex система дымоудаления конвейер конвейер конвейер встраиваемый вытяжка ведро шампанский кулер бесшумный обзвон sharp ar-5415 танго кэш юр.адрес узи аэробика мячом обзвон перевод итальянский купить 6131 перевод испанский договор суррогатный мать анимация 3d график центральный детский мир венеролог восстановление бухучета узи сделать крот dr корпоративный хранилище данный спирли icq купить черный кофе измеритель освещенность вентеляционная решетка кулер бесшумный внутренний перегородка sikkens краска альтернативный медицина оповещение куллер 478 персонализация карта шампанский заказ вытяжка крона время владимир zip lock детский лагерь пионер купить букмекерский линия телевизионный антенна сварочный пост автоматический отправка писем outlook краска двухкомпонентный эдас-934 аденома предст.ж-зы билет задорнов монетница купить раструб изделие слойка ожирение рукавица билет большой красный площадь мавзолей скачать длинный нард 1000 холодильник вакуумный упаковочный книга кремль пвс конкурентный анализ мрт коленный сустав ножной пластырь холодильник либхер вентеляционная решетка система дымоудаления доставка алкогольный детский мир два цвет свойство краска бюро похоронный услуга сушильный машина asko угловой тестомесители детский гинеколог детский гинеколог детский гинеколог детский гинеколог детский гинеколог детский гинеколог конвейер конвейер конвейер конвейер конвейер конвейер конвейер конвейер конвейер вакансия красноярск утюг витрина подогреваемый бюгельные зубной протез гуп ритуал холодильный централь доставка санкт 5440.13 (крышка) магнитный решетка съемный зубной протез ротационный rvg папиллома лечение алкоголизма растворитель 646 антенна циклон батарейный гильза цилиндр токовый клещ гостинницы спб бюро похоронный услуга peg perego venezia zip lock красный площадь собор слименд лифт применение доломита автобетононасосы срок реализация рак ваза 2113 установка hotbird концепция совершенствование сбыта диспорт 5004.10 (крышка) zip lock