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
Gyeongju nuclear waste disposal facility and inspections required to enforce the policies set in place by the M.O.S.T., as well as setting standards for safety, is the KINS: Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety. The Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC), a branch within the KINS, has the task of being the decision making body on nuclear safety and regulatory policies, as well as licensing. Gyeongju nuclear waste disposal facility The Gyeongju nuclear waste disposal facility is of silo-type design involving disposal at depth meant to safely house dangerous radioactive waste at Gyeongju in South Korea. Storage of Low to Intermediate Level Waste (LILW) was planned. In its