Mercury Surface Contamination Testing with ChemWipe
Mercury ChemWipe Surface Contamination Testing (PN: 306) is a colorimetric surface wipe designed to provide real-time indication of trace amounts of mercury and mercury II compounds on surfaces. These mercury wipes are selective and reliable, featuring a unique design that produces a uniform color change, allowing users to quantify chemical contamination using the color comparator.
Applications & Uses
Mercury contamination can occur from various sources, including:
- Mercury thermometers, barometers, and gauges
- Mercury fluorescent lamps and high-intensity discharge (HID) bulbs
- Dental clean-up procedures, particularly with amalgam waste
- Mercury electrical switches used in industrial equipment
- Gold extraction processes where mercury is used for separation
- General mercury clean-up in industrial and laboratory environments
Mercury exposure poses serious health risks, including neurological and kidney damage. Our Mercury Wipes provide an effective solution for surface contamination testing and cleanup, ensuring safer environments across various industries.
Facts About Mercury
Mercury is naturally occurring and exists in several forms. High mercury exposure results in permanent nervous system and kidney damage. Mercury is commonly found in thermometers, manometers, barometers, gauges, valves, switches, batteries, and high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps. It is also used in amalgams for dentistry, preservatives, heat transfer technology, pigments, catalysts, and lubricating oils.
For a reliable mercury detection and cleanup tool, trust Chemteq’s ChemWipe to maintain hygiene and help assess exposure risk in any setting.
Product Specifications
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Weight: | 0.5g (0.02oz) |
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Dimensions: | 8.5mm (0.33in), ?: 32mm (1?? in) |
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Operating temperature: | 4oC to 60oC (39oF to 140oF) |
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Operating humidity: |
5% RH to 95%RH |
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Minimum detectable limit: | 2?g in 5 minutes |
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Detection range using color comparator: | 2 to 250 ?g |
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Color change: | Off white to peach |
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Storage temperature: | 4oC to 25oC, (39oF to 77oF) |
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Shelf life: |
2 years at 4oC to 25oC, (39oF to 77oF) |
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Maximum shipping temperature: | 45oC (113oF) |
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Maximum shipping time @ max temp: | 4 days |
Useful Links
CDC
Facts About Mercury and Mercury II Compounds
