Several thermometers sold by NovaLynx Corporation contain mercury. The mercury is completely encased in glass and is not hazardous unless the thermometer is broken. These thermometers are not manufactured by NovaLynx. Please contact us if you would like information about the manufacturer of your specific thermometer.
The 230-7410, 230-7411, 230-7415, 230-7420, and 230-7421 Fortin-Type Mercury Barometers are no longer sold by NovaLynx. These barometers require careful handling to prevent loss of mercury through the cistern seals. Refer to the instruction manual for more information. The manufacturer of these barometers was Princo Instruments.
What to Do if a Mercury Thermometer Breaks - US Environmental Protection Agency
Storing, Transporting, and Disposing of Mercury - US Environmental Protection Agency
California Proposition 65 Warnings: Mercury and Mercury Compounds - State of California