MERCURY UN 2809

Transportation of mercury is a very responsible process, which belongs to the dangerous cargo transportation, performed according to certain rules. Mercury is a metal that remains in a fluid aggregate state at normal temperature and, according to ADR, is classified as a corrosive substance with UN No. 2809 and packing group 3. Mercury vapors are extremely toxic to all living things and can cause significant harm to health, and therefore, the transport of mercury-containing waste and mercury is carried out only in unbreakable containers and packaging.