Compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), also known as energy saving light bulb said can save you up to USD11.00 or about RM38.00 annually per bulb. CFLs more efficient in changing electricity to light compare to old-fashioned incandescent tungsten filament bulbs. Further more, it can stand 10 times longer. Total up, that you can save up to USD 110.00 or RM380.00 before needs to replace! All these seem like a good saving to your energy cost.
But at the dark side you may need to know CFLs are tubes containing mercury and noble gases (typically argon). The latest modern generation of CFLs lamp contain about 4 milligrams of mercury. It's much lesser if compared to thermometer which may contain about 0.5 to 3 grams.
Mercury are very toxic. High mercury exposure may results in permanent nervous system and kidney damage. Event the amount contain in every single lamp are relatively small, care and precautiom steps must be taken if the CFLs bulb broken. In case of low exposure risk, health experts also warned that toxic mercury inside the bulbs can aggravate a range of problems including migraines and dizziness.
Like batteries, used CFLs bulb may not disposed into normal waste bin as we dump our kitchen rubbish. This hazardous waste if dispose by the wrong way could contaminate our water supply system.
Here's some safety precaution you should follow it CFLs bulb broken in your room:
- Evacuate the room. Make sure no body stay inside the room (including your pets).
- Open the window and leave the room at least for 15 minutes.
- Shut off the central air heating or air conditioner unit.
- Don't ever use a vacuum cleaner or sweep as this action may spread the mercury droplets around the house.
- Use damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe to clean the glass fragment and dust.
- Place the remain in the plastic bag and seal. Dispose it into the municipal bin as you done for batteries.
- Try not to inhale dust from the broken bulb.
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