How to neutralize bromine that's eaten through it's container?

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Bromine liquid was improperly stored in a chemical cabinet, leading to a spill that has stained the cabinet and created a persistent odor. The cabinet also contains a propane tank for Bunsen burners, making it frequently accessed. The discussion focuses on finding effective methods to neutralize the bromine, as the spill has seeped into the cabinet material. A suggested solution is to flush the affected area with Sodium Thiosulfate, which can neutralize bromine effectively.
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I'm not sure exactly how this happened as it was before I was employed here more than half a year ago, but I believe bromine liquid was stored improperly in one of our chemical cabinets. It ate through the container and saturated a small portion of the bottom of the cabinet. The spill was "cleaned" but it has stained the bottom of the cabinet so every time it is opened, the smell hits you in the face. This cabinet also holds our propane tank we use for Bunsen burners so it is opened semi-frequently.

Does anyone have a good source or information on how to neutralize it? It is not a liquid spill that can be absorbed at this point but has seeped into the material of the cabinet. Is there anything I can do to just neutralize it?
 
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I suggest flushing the area with Sodium Thiosulfate solution which will neutralise the bromine.
 
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