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Should a bulb break, proper care should be taken:
Don't be alarmed; the steps outlined below are only precautions that reflect the best practices for cleaning up a
broken bulb. Keep in mind that bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury -- less than 1/100th of the amount
contained in a mercury thermometer.
1.
Turn off the appliance immediately.
2.
Move all pets and children away from the broken bulb.
3.
Air out the room for 5-10 minutes by opening the windows or doors.
4.
Shut off the central forced air heating/air-conditioning system, if you have one.
5.
DO NOT USE A VACUUM to clean broken bulbs and mercury residues.
6.
Use stiff paper, cardboard, or sticky tape to clean the glass and mercury residues.
7.
Use gloves, wet paper towel, sticky tape, and disposable trash bags to carefully clean up the area.
8.
Repeat wiping the area with clean wet paper towels until clean.
9.
Carefully tie off trash bag.
Dispose of waste according to local requirements. Refer to http://www2.epa.gov/cfl/recycling- and-disposal-after-
cfl-burns-out for state specific requirements and disposal centers in your area.
However, if you are concerned about your health after cleaning up a broken bulb, consult your local poison
control center by calling 1-800-222-1222. You can call your center at any time if you have questions or in an
emergency. You can also consult your physician about potential health effects resulting from mercury exposures.
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