Mercury Vapor From Broken Fluorescent Bulbs Can Harm the Brain and Nervous System
Fluorescent tubes and CFLs contain mercury. When one breaks, some mercury can escape as vapor. A single bulb contains a small amount, but mercury is a toxic metal and unnecessary inhalation should still be avoided—especially around children, whose nervous systems are developing. If a fluorescent bulb breaks, clear the area, ventilate it and follow EPA […]