real horror stories about people who have broken the bulbs in their homes which
has resulted in thousands of dollars worth of
snopes.com: CFL Mercury Light Bulbs - 2 views
Ask TreeHugger: Is Mercury from a Broken CFL Dangerous? : TreeHugger - 8 views
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cleanup to remove the mercury.
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: There has recently been some concern over the possibility that
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GE Consumer & Industrial Lighting: Ask Us: FAQs - Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs - 3 views
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> Return to Top What should I do if a CFL breaks?Because there is such a small amount of mercury in CFLs, your greatest risk if a bulb breaks is getting cut from glass shards. Research indicates that there is no immediate health risk
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to you or your family should a bulb break and it's cleaned up properly. You can minimize any risks by following these proper clean-up and disposal guidelines
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Sweep up—don't vacuum—all of the glass fragments and fine particles. Place broken pieces in a sealed plastic bag and wipe the area with a damp paper towel to pick up any stray shards of glass or fine particles. Put the used towel in the plastic bag as well. If weather permits, open windows to allow the room to ventilate
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Facts About CFLs - Earth911.com - 3 views
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Sealed within the glass tubing of CFLs, is a very small amount of mercury. On average, CFLs contain four milligrams of mercury – about the same amount that would fit on the tip of a ballpoint pen. This may seem high to some, but keep in mind that old thermometers contained about 500 milligrams of mercury. Mercury allows the bulb to be an efficient light source. No mercury is released when the bulbs are intact or not being used.
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Thanks to a commitment from members of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), most makers of light bulbs have reduced mercury in their products
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This has been made easier by advances in technology. Based on these two factors, the average mercury content in CFLs dropped at least 20 percent in the past few years. Some manufacturers have gone as far to have dropped their CFLs’ mercury content to 1.4 to 2.5 milligrams per light bulb.
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The Downside to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: Seven Problems with CFL Bulbs Prevent Wider ... - 2 views
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CFLs and Mercury
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One of the biggest reasons to buy CFLs is that because they use so little energy, they reduce overall emissions of
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mercury into the air from power plant smoke stacks. However, as noted above, all fluorescent bulbs contain a tiny
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When a CFL Breaks: EPA Guidelines for Cleanup of Compact Fluorescent Light - 3 views
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alternative to incandescent lighting
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps or CFL's have received much attention as an energy efficient
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increased use has caused concerns as people learn about their mercury hazards and
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Are Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Dangerous?: Scientific American - 4 views
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ability to emit light; no other element has proved as efficient.
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however, mercury—sometimes called quicksilver—is also highly toxic
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. It is especially harmful to the brains of both fetuses and children. That's why officials have curtailed or banned its use in applications from thermometers to automotive and thermostat switches. (A single thermostat switch, still common in many homes, may contain 3,000 milligrams (0.1 ounce) of mercury, or as much as 600 compact fluorescents
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Basic Information about Mercury (inorganic) in Drinking Water | Basic Information about... - 3 views
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What is mercury?
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What is mercury?
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rcury
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Mercury Releases and Spills | Mercury | US EPA - 4 views
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can prevent potential mercury exposure to you and your environment by: storing and handling responsibly products that contain mercury; following our tips when cleaning up mercury spills; and recycling or otherwise properly disposing of products that contain mercury. Cleaning Up Spills What never to do after a mercury spill What to do if a thermometer breaks Other mercury spills
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More than the amount in a thermometer, but less than one pound, which is about two tablespoons More than two tablespoons (one pound
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Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Cleaning up Superfund and other hazardous waste sites where mercury is present Mercury Response Guidebook (for emergency responders)
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Best content in Enviro | Diigo - Groups - 1 views
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Mercury Warning - 1 views
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What to Do if a Fluorescent Light Bulb Breaks Fluorescent light bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. EPA recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines: Open a window and leave the room (restrict access) for at least 15 minutes
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Remove all materials you can without using a vacuum cleaner. Wear disposable rubber gloves, if available (do not use your bare hands). Carefully scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard. Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe. Sticky tape (such as duct tape) can be used to pick up small pieces and powder
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Place all cleanup materials in a plastic bag and seal it. If your state permits you to put used or broken fluorescent light bulbs in the garbage, seal the bulb in two plastic bags and put into the outside trash (if no other disposal or recycling options are available).
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