What to do if a fluorescent lamp breaks: treat it the same way as a mercury thermometer
A fluorescent lamp has the appearance of a sealed glass tube, coated on the inside with a layer of phosphor.
This tube is filled with an inert gas under pressure. A small amount of mercury, either pure or in the form of an amalgam, is also introduced into the tube.
For this reason, if a fluorescent lamp breaks, you should act in the same way as if you dropped a mercury thermometer.
First, open the windows and leave the room.
The longer you are away, the better. It is advisable to allow at least 5-10 minutes of airing time.
Then carefully collect the broken pieces of the lamp in a dustpan or on a piece of cardboard, and then transfer them to an airtight container or a plastic bag with a zip lock.
If the fragments are small, tape will help, the rest can be removed with a damp paper towel.
After this, all you have to do is take the collected fragments to the recycling point.
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