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BY Tali Aaron : December 21

CFL Bulb With Safety Skin Keeps Mercury Inside

ClearLite CFL Bulb


Florida-based lighting company ClearLite is introducing a new CFL bulb with an unbreakable safety shell that prevents mercury from escaping, a feature that addresses some health concerns with CFLs. The SX-4000 silicone skin remains intact even if the ArmorLite bulb inside shatters, according to ClearLite, which is rolling out its bulb in December and January.

The 9-watt (40-watt equivalent) and 14-watt (60-watt equivalent) ArmorLite bulbs look somewhat like incandescents and can be used for 10,000 hours, according to ClearLite. They contain amalgam, an alloy of mercury, in solid form. The 800-lumen bulbs are Energy Star-rated and will be available in "natural soft white" and "natural brite white" varieties, with a suggested retail price of $7.99.

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Last Modified: December 21, 2009 at 1:15 pm
First Published: November 2, 2009 at 4:00 am

3 Responses to CFL Bulb With Safety Skin Keeps Mercury Inside

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