Energy-saving light bulbs contain carcinogens

To save energy and money, people often replace old light bulbs with energy-saving bulbs. However, according to a recent study, the new energy-saving bulbs are very toxic. The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued new standards for these energy-saving bulbs because they can release toxic gases when broken.

According to the actual situation, based on research conducted by the Fraunhofer Wilhelm Klauditz Institute (Germany's Federal Environmental Protection Agency), when energy-saving bulbs break, they release 20 times the maximum permissible amount of mercury into the air. Energy-saving bulbs can cause the following conditions: fatigue, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, nausea, headaches, epilepsy.

Energy saving bulbs emit a lot of UV rays into the environment.

Energy-saving bulbs emit a lot of UV rays and ultraviolet rays into the environment. These rays can attack the immune system, damage the skin, and can prevent the synthesis of vitamin D-3. Furthermore, studies have shown that UV rays are harmful to the skin and eyes and can lead to skin cancer.

Energy saving bulbs contain mercury

Mercury is a neurotoxin, especially for pregnant women and young children. It can affect the brain, nervous system, kidneys, and liver. It also negatively impacts the reproductive system, immune system, and cardiovascular system. This highly toxic substance has also been linked to anxiety, insomnia, headaches, dementia, tremors, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer.

Energy saving bulbs can cause cancer

According to research conducted by Peter Braun at the Berlin Research Laboratory (Germany), this type of ball contains carcinogenic chemicals. Among them, styrene is a liquid hydrocarbon similar to gasoline; phenol is a solid acid similar to coal and is used to prepare chemicals; naphthalene - a volatile crystalline compound used in mothballs and is a raw material for chemical production, it is produced by extracting coal and has a very strong odor.

In short, energy-saving bulbs are very toxic and are hazardous waste in households. In case this type of bulb breaks, all doors and windows should be opened and everyone should leave the house for at least 15 minutes.

According to tintuc.vn