0 Question: what would happen if mercury (liquid form) touched bare skin? Keywords: Click on a keyword to find out more on the RSC site: liquid mercury skin Asked by TheToppler 283 to Waqar on 20 Jun 2016.
Waqar Ahmed answered on 20 Jun 2016:
Mercury is toxic and must be handled with care. A large amount can be absorbed through the skin and damage cells. So before you go near it, you should be wearing Personal Protective Equipment, like goggles, gloves and a lab coat.
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