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Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury.

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Is it true that fluorescent bulbs contain mercury?

Yes. Multiple peer-reviewed and reference sources state directly that fluorescent bulbs (including CFLs) contain mercury, and several note the toxic and disposal implications. The claim is confirmed at the strength asserted.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 12 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

Evidence for · 12
Release of Mercury from Broken Fluorescent Bulbs
2003
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Release of Mercury from Broken Fluorescent Bulbs. (2003). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/10473289.2003.10466132

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Acrodynia: Exposure to Mercury From Fluorescent Light Bulbs
1987
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Tunnessen, W. W., McMahon, K. J., & Baser, M. (1987). Acrodynia: Exposure to Mercury From Fluorescent Light Bulbs. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.79.5.786

Fluorescent bulb makers spar over mercury test
1998
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Fluorescent bulb makers spar over mercury test. (1998). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1021/cen-v076n010.p026

Why energy saving light bulbs contain rare earth?
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Why energy saving light bulbs contain rare earth?. (n.d.). physics.stackexchange.com. https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/38563

Estimating human indoor exposure to elemental mercury from broken compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).
2012
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Estimating human indoor exposure to elemental mercury from broken compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs).. (2012). pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22188528

Saving the world begins at home : a personal guide to managing household waste
2005
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Environment, A. A. (2005). Saving the world begins at home : a personal guide to managing household waste. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/savingworldbegin00albe_0

How LEDs work
2016
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author, R. J. (2016). How LEDs work. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/howledswork0000rola

Toxic free : how to protect your health and home from the chemicals that are making you sick
2011
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1955-, D. D. (2011). Toxic free : how to protect your health and home from the chemicals that are making you sick. archive.org. https://archive.org/details/toxicfreehowtopr0000dadd

Long-term sustainability concerns of compact flourescent vs incandescent light bulbs
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Long-term sustainability concerns of compact flourescent vs incandescent light bulbs. (n.d.). sustainability.stackexchange.com. https://sustainability.stackexchange.com/questions/343

How dangerous is a broken compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)?
2011
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How dangerous is a broken compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)?. (2011). skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/297/how-dangerous-is-a-broken-compact-fluorescent-lamp-cfl

Compact fluorescent lamp
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Compact fluorescent lamp. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_fluorescent_lamp

POTENTIAL FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE - Toxicological Profile for Mercury
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POTENTIAL FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE - Toxicological Profile for Mercury. (n.d.). ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK611017/#ch5

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