Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/23

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Subject: Re: Mercury batteries
From: bholmes@frii.com (Ben Holmes)
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 20:31:41 -0600 (MDT)

I remember reading an article when the Hg cells were withdrawn. The author
listed the different numbers of cells made, the manufacturers, and the
incredible number of cells made each year. The uses for Hg batteries went
far beyond cameras, and the levels that can cause human harm are miniscule.
It seems insignificant, but were talking teeny tiny amounts to cause
teratogenic effects in people.

Regards,

Ben W. Holmes
Photographer
Boulder, CO
USA

bholmes@frii.com
on-line portfolio at: http://www.frii.com/~bholmes/