Cut finger on CFL bulb (8)

1 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-14 10:15 ID:Heaven

So, about two weeks ago I accidentely broke a CFL (Spiral) bulb. Opened a window, cleaned it up, and disposed of it properly.

However, I guess one shard of it had popped into my bookcase or hid itself elsewhere nearby. I was going through my bookcase today, and when I putting my books back I had cut myself (a small cut) on my finger with a shard that had somehow ended up there.

I immediately washed the cut with antibacterial soap and put a band-aid on it. Does anyone think I should take any other steps?

2 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-14 11:00 ID:4S6XOCOu

nope, sounds about right.

3 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-14 19:51 ID:Tmmxh/G3

>nope, sounds about right.

But they have mercury in them, and supposedly phosphorus. Supposedly the worse thing you can do with them it to cut yourself.

4 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-14 21:03 ID:dSryfid1

Call poison control.

5 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-14 23:57 ID:Heaven

Call whaaambulance you fucking pussy.

6 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-15 04:25 ID:Heaven

If you're not puking your guts out or fainting at rapid intervals, you're fine.

7 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-16 00:56 ID:ejBzc9J/

I'd say wait it out a while. If weird shit starts happening, then think about Poison Control, otherwise, just do with it whatever you would do with a normal cut.

8 Name: Anonymous : 2008-04-16 01:03 ID:/jLQ4cHD

The amount of mercury in a CFL is insignificant, and if you broke it two weeks ago most if it has already gone.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp

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