UV and artworks https://www.cflimpact.com Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:04:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 UV And Its Effect on Works of Art https://www.cflimpact.com/2010/10/06/uv-and-its-effect-on-works-of-art/ https://www.cflimpact.com/2010/10/06/uv-and-its-effect-on-works-of-art/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:01:56 +0000 http://www.cflimpact.com/?p=560 Continue reading →]]> The Conservator of Art, at a major Midwestern University, recently pointed out that museums should not be using CFLs as the UV is damaging to the works of art.

This being understood, why would anyone ignore the fact that the UV emitted by CFL bulbs would also be damaging to the eyes of humans and household pets, as UV-blocker glasses are not usually worn in our homes or offices?

What about the effects of UV upon fabrics of carpets, rugs, draperies, and home furnishings?

Where is the EPA whose job it is to protect us?

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