Monday, August 11, 2008

Poisonous vapor so bad, researchers recommend families no longer use CFLs

1 broken bulb pushes contamination to 300 times EPA


The NIEHS website states, "Today’s CFLs underscore mercury's volatile vapor form, which is still a significant health concern – ventilation reduces but does not eliminate this toxicant. Mercury vapor inhalation can cause significant neural damage in developing fetuses and children." (more)

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