Can breaking a fluorescent light bulb kill you?

Answer 1

Commercial light tubes use Mercury vapor, so when one of those is broken, the gas released is toxic until cleared. The glass and electrode materials are not toxic, but are cut and burn hazards.

Answer 2

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Only from the glass fragments. There is a fair amount of pressure in the bulb. The gas and powder inside the bulb really aren't an issue. Answer
Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury vapor and a powdered phosphor. Neither are all that bad when they have settled, but they are very bad to breathe. Try not to inhale anything that comes out of it.

MERCURY (Hg) and CADMIUM (Cd) are highly toxic TRY NOT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH SUCH ELEMENTS.

Answer 3

no, it has been said that it leads to the development of cancer. if you have done so please contact your butt immediately.

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Answer 4

For industries, yes it is. The neon contained in the bulb is toxic, so releasing this gas in large amounts can affect the area. The bulbs are sent to a recycling center to contain the gas in a safe way for re-use. Since industrial use is the main one for such bulbs, the amount generated can harm the environment.

Answer 5

Although a broken fluorescent light bulb can release small amounts of toxic mercury vapor, it is unlikely to be lethal unless a person is repeatedly exposed to high levels in a poorly ventilated area over a prolonged period of time. It is important to clean up broken fluorescent bulbs carefully to minimize exposure to mercury vapor.

Answer 6

yea