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[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

you can always consult the Material Safety Data Sheet

For comparison, dimethyl mercury

Elemental mercury is not going to kill you if you touch it- wash hands and call a doctor. they'll probably be like, "Take two asprin and call me int he morning so I can bill you twice." you definitely don't want to inhale it, but outside of something like a fire or being heated, adequate ventilation is sufficient; if ventilation isn't possible a respirator is a good idea. Dimethyl on the other hand... is nasty.