How dangerous is the mercury in cfl bulbs?

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   arizonataylorposted 11 years ago

   How dangerous is the mercury in cfl bulbs?

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   gail641posted 11 years ago

   Mercury is a neurotoxin that can cause kidney and brain damage. The bulbs are safe as long as the mercury is contained, but the bulb eventually gets old or damaged, then the mercury could leak out and pose a health risk. A small amount of mercury could pollute water or the environment. Bulbs should be handled carefully and disposed of properly.

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   Minnetonka Twinposted 11 years ago

   What makes me nervous is we can't know how people will dispose of them. I was nervous the minute I heard about these bulbs and the possible dangers with them.

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   Dr. Haddoxposted 11 years ago

   The two previous writers have answered this question, concerning the dangers of Hg (that is, mercury) in bulbs very effectively. I will not add any more details or confusing scientific information to complicate things. However, please do read, carefully the information in the two answers that were written before me, and you should be up to date on how to use and get rid of these bulbs. Good luck.
   Regards,
   Dr. Haddox

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   edhanposted 11 years ago

   Yes, it is dangerous and care should be taken when disposing it. In contact with your hands or any part of your skin can allow it to penetrate into your body which is harmful.

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   ithabiseposted 11 years ago

   Mercury is always dangerous. Should a CFL bulb breaks, it is important to get doors and windows open because the mercury contained is in vapor form. Further, proper disposal is easier than most people think: You can take them to your local Lowe's or Home Depot. They have recycle bins for the bulbs.

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   Faceless39posted 11 years ago

   Actually, I wrote an entire hub on the subject of CFL bulbs:  http://faceless39.hubpages.com/hub/CFL- … bs-Exposed
   
   It's amazing what passes as "acceptable" in this day and age.  No amount of mercury is safe or healthy.

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   lone77starposted 11 years ago

   Any mercury is hazardous. The toxin is cumulative and adversely affects the brain. When I learned about the symptoms, I discovered that I had all of them. How did I get mercury? I've always been careful with the bulbs, but I have teeth fillings with mercury silver amalgam. I've also received vaccinations and later discovered they had preservatives made of a mercury compound. Yikes!
   
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   Yes, mercury poisoning is part of their plan. Makes me sick to think of the betrayal, but it's better to be warned and active than ignorant and immobile.

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