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Do Cfl Bulbs Contain Mercury?

Elena Rostova • • 7 min read
Do Cfl Bulbs Contain Mercury?

CFLs contain very small amounts of mercury
On average, CFLs contain about four milligrams of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. ... No mercury is released when the bulbs are intact (i.e., not broken) or in use, but mercury vapor and very small beads of mercury can be released when a CFL is broken.

Can you get mercury poisoning from a broken CFL bulb?

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) contain small amounts of mercury. A small percentage of this mercury can be released into the air if the bulbs are broken. ... Mercury can cause poisoning in some circumstances. Even so, people are encouraged to replace their "old fashioned" incandescent bulbs with CFLs.

Is mercury in CFL bulbs harmful?

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use dramatically less energy than incandescent bulbs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But they also contain mercury – a dangerous toxin.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.