mchel210 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The thermometer broke on my floor with the red liquid in it. Is it poison? Does it have mercury in it? Figured I would ask. My cat ran into it...and her paws are red... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Don't touch the mercury!!! Read the link below for how to handle this. Be careful... http://www.mde.state.md.us/CitizensInfoCenter/Health/mercury_cleanup.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periwinkle Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 most likely an alcohol-based thermometer you purchased within recent years. It doesn't have mercury and is not poisonous. Just clean it up with soap like any other spill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 It is NOT mercury. The red liquid is alcohol with red dye in it. While it may stain it is not dangerous to breathe. Mercury is silver. I don't think you have a problem. (Other than a cat with red feet and a mess.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchel210 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thank you everyone. Yes. I am glad there is no mercury. I was worried for a moment. It does smell bad..but glad it isnt mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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