Re: Sulfur for mercury cleanup

November 1, 2006

We buy our elemental sulphur at the farm/feed store by 25 pound sack.

We have a farm and use it to " smoke " gophers out of the fields. I

have thought since learning about the use of sulphur for clean up of

mercury that I am already prepared in case one of these fluorescent

tubes breaks around here.

>

> Where can I buy sulfur to clean up mercury? A fluorescent bulb

> shattered in my attic and I need to clean it up.

>

> I'm sure I can find this online, but it would be nice to find

> a local retailer that carries it, so I could get it quickly.

> Anyone know what type of store would carry this?

>

> Also, how much would I need? If I buy a pound of pure sulfur,

> is that the right amount for cleanup of one long fluorescent light

> bulb?

>

> Any advice/suggestions appreciated.

>

> --

>

November 1, 2006

We buy our elemental sulphur at the farm/feed store by 25 pound sack.

We have a farm and use it to " smoke " gophers out of the fields. I

have thought since learning about the use of sulphur for clean up of

mercury that I am already prepared in case one of these fluorescent

tubes breaks around here.

>

> Where can I buy sulfur to clean up mercury? A fluorescent bulb

> shattered in my attic and I need to clean it up.

>

> I'm sure I can find this online, but it would be nice to find

> a local retailer that carries it, so I could get it quickly.

> Anyone know what type of store would carry this?

>

> Also, how much would I need? If I buy a pound of pure sulfur,

> is that the right amount for cleanup of one long fluorescent light

> bulb?

>

> Any advice/suggestions appreciated.

>

> --

>

November 1, 2006

We buy our elemental sulphur at the farm/feed store by 25 pound sack.

We have a farm and use it to " smoke " gophers out of the fields. I

have thought since learning about the use of sulphur for clean up of

mercury that I am already prepared in case one of these fluorescent

tubes breaks around here.

>

> Where can I buy sulfur to clean up mercury? A fluorescent bulb

> shattered in my attic and I need to clean it up.

>

> I'm sure I can find this online, but it would be nice to find

> a local retailer that carries it, so I could get it quickly.

> Anyone know what type of store would carry this?

>

> Also, how much would I need? If I buy a pound of pure sulfur,

> is that the right amount for cleanup of one long fluorescent light

> bulb?

>

> Any advice/suggestions appreciated.

>

> --

>

November 1, 2006

Are you referring to cleaning up mercury vapor or actual liquid

mercury drops?

I did post some on this on MA a long while ago when someone broke

one of those energy bulbs.

Vapor you have to close off the room and open all windows for 24-48

hours. No humans enter in that time.

Liquid mercury is somewhat different. You can sweep it up but you

must put the sweepings in a glass jar with a lid. Disposing of the

dustpan, broom, any rags, the gloves you are wearing etc. All goes

into an enclosed plastic bag...what doesn't fit in the jar anyway.

Then it must be taken to the hazdump in your area. Usually you have

to call them to make a disposal appointment. Then strip off all the

clothing and shoes you are wearing, wash them separate from anyone

else's stuff. Shower immediately. Do not vacuum liquid mercury or

any glass from a mercury vapor containing bulb. If you did you will

need to dispose of the vacuum cleaner. Sorry, this is what our own

government says about the clean up from these bulbs. Not sure if

this will help you at all.

>

> Where can I buy sulfur to clean up mercury? A fluorescent bulb

> shattered in my attic and I need to clean it up.

>

> I'm sure I can find this online, but it would be nice to find

> a local retailer that carries it, so I could get it quickly.

> Anyone know what type of store would carry this?

>

> Also, how much would I need? If I buy a pound of pure sulfur,

> is that the right amount for cleanup of one long fluorescent light

> bulb?

>

> Any advice/suggestions appreciated.

>

> --

>

November 1, 2006