I just broke one of thhose energy bulbs what about the mercury that is in them is it safe?

Question

I just broke one of thhose energy bulbs what about the mercury that is in them is it safe?

Answer 1

no it's not. Once you put heavy metals in your body they never come out. Avoid breathing dust and collect all the pieces and place them in a heavy duty ziplock bag. Get a five gallon bucket with a lid, and store your broken or burned out compact florecent bulbs there. Place each bulb in it's own bag. When the bucket is full, contact your local recyling center about proper disposal.

Answer 2

no

mercury can be inhaled and absorbed through the skin

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of mercury exposure include irritability, fits of anger, lack of energy, fatigue, low self-esteem, drowsiness, decline of intellect, low self-control, nervousness, memory loss, depression, anxiety, shyness/timidity and insomnia.

In the body, mercury disrupts cellular function at all levels, robbing the body of health and escorting the victim to the underworld of neurological dysfunction.