Mercury (element) Senate passed legislation to phase out the sale of non-prescription mercury thermometers. In 2003, Washington and Maine became the first states to ban mercury blood pressure devices. Mercury compounds are found in some over-the-counter drugs, including topical antiseptics, stimulant laxatives, diaper-rash ointment, eye drops, and nasal sprays. The FDA has "inadequate data to establish general recognition of the safety and effectiveness" of the mercury ingredients in these products. Mercury is still used in some diuretics although substitutes now exist for most therapeutic uses. Chlorine is produced from sodium chloride (common salt, NaCl) using electrolysis to separate the metallic sodium from
Disposal tax effect reduces organic content of waste which goes into landfills or for incineration. This is highly beneficial for the environment. While in Catalan it discourages landfills and incineration in accordance and reinforcement of the European waste management it penalizes them economically. Essentially the making of disposal can be more expensive but on the other hand it creates revenue for local authorities by diversified refunds for separate collection. Disposal of new asset If a company sells an asset for more than what it is worth then the gain is broken into two parts. Capital gain (sales price – original price) and recapture