Mercury is an essential component of fluorescent tube lamps (energy saving lamps, fluorescent tubes and compacts). Duralamp undertakes to use technologies that reduce the quantity of mercury – which is already very low - as much as possible.

However, in the event of lamp breakage, it is a good idea to take the following precautions:

• Open the windows and leave the room for at least a quarter of an hour.
• Collect the remains of the lamp using a sheet of paper or cardboard: place everything in a sealeable container.
• In the event that the powder containing mercury should come into contact with fabrics or clothing, you should get rid of the same, sealing the container as described above.
• Do not use a broom or vacuum cleaner.
• Do not throw anything into the unsorted waste, down the drain or into open areas.
• The sealed material should be sent to a special collection point run by your city council or other organization charged with disposal and/or recycling.