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I got exposed to toxic material of a thermometer...
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German_EE:
Just remember,

"that which does not kill us makes us stronger".
Friedrich Nietzsche

Let us know if you develop superhero powers though  :)
Red Squirrel:
You're probably fine but I would seek medical attention just to be safe.     Basically if it's regular mercury you're fine, but if it's organic mercury that stuff is very dangerous if it touches your skin.  If you have part of the thermometer and some of the mercury I would keep some in a vial to bring it for testing so they can see what type it is.  I don't think any thermometers would use organic mercury though. 
Zero999:
I'm pretty sure thermimitors don't have organic mercury. The only time you get that from a thermometer is if it had being broken for awhile and was left in an acidic environment for long enough for it to form toxic salts, which clearly isn't the case here.

My main concern would be the thallium, rather than the mercury, because I know nothing about it and would go to a doctor as a precaution.
tszaboo:

--- Quote from: StillTrying on September 12, 2019, 07:51:27 pm ---Thallium poisoning usually results in hair loss.

Yep. ;D

--- End quote ---
I just self diagnosed myself with acute early stage thallium poisoning.
Red Squirrel:
As a guy with long hair I'll definitely stay away from that stuff then.  I already lose enough hair as is in the shower.  :-DD
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