Part No.: 19-0204-02
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Vector庐 Plasma鈩? Sleeved Light Bulb
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
MEDICAL: 800-225-3320 (Prosar) TRANSPORTATION: 800-424-9300 (Chemtrec)
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Vector庐 Plasma鈩? Sleeved Light Bulb FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Product Name:
EPA Reg. No.: Not Regulated Flash Point (TCC): NA
Light Trap Product Code(s): 20-1080 (Vector庐 Plasma鈩?) Ignition Temperature: Not known
20-1083 (Vector庐 Plasma鈩? Screen) Explodibility Limits In Air (% by Volume):
20-1080-1 (Vector庐 Plasma One鈩?) Lower (LEL) = NA Upper (UEL) = NA
20-1084 (Vector庐 Plasma One鈩? Screen) Oxygen Index: >95%
EPA Signal Word: Not Regulated UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Distributed by: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc. Does not burn without external source of fuel. Fluoropolymers can increase the relative toxic properties
3568 Tree Court Industrial Blvd. of the gases evolved during a fire.
St. Louis MO 63122-6682
IN CASE OF FIRE
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Extinguisher Media: Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam, Water
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus to
There are no known health hazards from exposure to lamps that are intact. prevent inhalation of dust or fumes that may come from lamps broken by the heat or fire-fighting activities.
Unless specified otherwise, the following materials are from the glass bulb part of the complete lamp.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Unless specified otherwise the percentage weight refers to the complete lamp.
If the lamp is broken then the following materials may be released:
IN CASE OF SPILL OR OTHER RELEASE
COMPOSITION INFORMATION For broken lamps do not breathe vapors or dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not
Long Term Short Term flush into surface water, ground water, or sanitary sewer. Collect together all components of lamp and
Exposure Limit Exposure Limit place in clean dry container and seal. Remove for appropriate disposal.
INGREDIENTS (100%) % 8 Hour TWA 15 minute CAS NO. Emergency Telephone Number of Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 (for transportation spills)
Glass (Soda Lime) 40-60 % NA
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Fluorescent Phosphor as dust <0.5% 10.0 mg m3 NA
LAMP: For indoor and outdoor use if not exposed to the weather. Must be kept dry. It is the responsibility
lO3 <0.1% 10.0 mg m3 1344-28-1
of the waste generator to ensure proper classification of waste products, including this one.
Mercury (Hg) <0.1% 0.025 mg m3 7439-97-6
NORMAL HANDLING: Plastic lamp sleeve is physiologically inert and non toxic at normal
Barium compounds as dust <0.1% 0.5 mg m3 7440-39-3
temperatures. Above 230掳C, some decomposition of FEP products can be expected with evolution of
Yttrium Oxide (as Y dust) 0-0.5% 1.0 mg m3 3.0 mg m3 7440-65-5
gaseous and particulate products which are toxic if inhaled. This can give rise to a characteristic
Pure Virgin FEP Copolymer 100% 25067-11-2
syndrome with influenza like symptoms known as 鈥減olymer fume-fever.鈥? These symptoms subside
(Fluorinated Ethylene
within 24-48 hours of exposure with no long term effects. Keep away from ignition sources 鈥? do not
Propylene Copolymer)
smoke while using Fluoropolymers.
This product as supplied is not considered hazardous as defined in the US Code of Federal Regulations,
STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: No special requirement.
29CFR 1910.1200. This product is considered an 'article' as supplied for its intended and foreseen use.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
These instructions only apply to broken lamps. As stated in Section 3, small numbers of broken lamps will
The breakage of one or a small number of lamps will not result in significant concentrations of Mercury
present no adverse health effects.
vapor or fluorescent phosphor powder in air.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH approved respirator with a mercury cartridge or canister with
Expect influenza-like symptoms if thermal decomposition of FEP copolymer is inhaled: chills, fever,
any P prefilter.
headache, shortness of breath, coughing. This is known as 'polymer fume-fever' and will pass after 24
Eye Protection: The use of safety glasses, goggles or face shields is recommended for handling broken glass.
to 48 hours providing no further exposure occurs.
Protective Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES/LIMITS
Hygiene: After handling broken lamps wash thoroughly before eating, handling tobacco products,
Not applicable
applying cosmetics or using the toilet facilities.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
None for intact lamps. Thermal decomposition of FEP copolymer will evolve hydrofluoric acid,
Heat resistant clothing and skin covering when working with hot product. Do not smoke while handling
carbonyl fluoride and other perfluorolefins.
material. Keep tobacco products away from sources of contamination, hands and clothes.
UNUSUAL FIRE, EXPLOSION AND REACTIVITY HAZARDS
VENTILATION
Does not burn without external source of fuel. Fluoropolymers can increase the relative toxic properties
Use both general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure levels below the long or short term limits.
of the gases evolved during a fire.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Not applicable for intact lamps.
There are no known health hazards from intact lamps.
Appearance: Glass Tube Odor: Odorless
Have this MSDS with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. Describe
Solubility in Water: Insoluble Vapor Pressure: NA
any symptoms and follow the advice given.
Viscosity: NA Vapor Density: NA
Ingestion: Not anticipated under recommended usage conditions.
Boiling Point: NA Specific Gravity of FEP Copolymer(H2O=1): 2.12-2.17
Inhalation: Not anticipated under recommended usage conditions. May cause Influenza like symptoms
if thermal decomposition products are inhaled ('polymer fume-fever') chills, fever, headache. Avoid pH: NA Ignition Temperature of FEP Copolymer: >500掳C
contamination of tobacco products. Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, perform mouth to mouth Physical State: Solid Melting Point of FEP Copolymer: 260掳C
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Skin Contact: Not anticipated under recommended usage conditions. For hot product, immediately
immerse in or flush affected area with large amounts of cold water. Cover with clean cotton sheeting
REACTIVITY
or gauze and seek medical advice.
Chemical Stability: Both the soda-lime glass and the PBT plastic are stable. Thermal degradation
Eye Contact: Not anticipated under recommended usage conditions. If necessary, flush eyes with
of FEP copolymer can begin at 230掳C.
plenty of water. If symptoms persist or injury is suspected, seek medical advice.
Conditions to Avoid: None for intact lamp. For FEP copolymer avoid exposure to open flame or
Note to Physician: Expect influenza-like symptoms if thermal decomposition of FEP copolymer is
temperatures exceeding recommended processing temperature.
inhaled: chills, fever, headache, shortness of breath, coughing. This is known as 'polymer fume-fever'
Incompatibility/Reacts (materials to avoid): None for intact lamp. FEP copolymer reacts with
and will pass after 24 to 48 hours providing no further exposure occurs.
molten alkali metals and interhalogen compounds. FEP copolymer will burn in atmosphere of 95%
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: None Known
oxygen when an ignition source is present.
Emergency Telephone Number of Prosar: 800-225-3320 (for medical emergencies)
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Vector庐 Plasma鈩? Sleeved Light Bulb
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
None for intact lamps. Thermal decomposition of FEP copolymer will evolve hydrofluoric acid,
carbonyl fluoride and other perfluorolefins. CERCLA
This product contains no CERCLA listed chemicals.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASS
Not applicable for intact lamps. This product has been reviewed according to the EPA 鈥淗azard Categories鈥? promulgated under Section
311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) and is NOT
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION considered, under applicable definitions, to meet any hazard categories.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 CHEMICALS
Not applicable for intact lamps. FEP copolymer has no known harmful effects on the environment. Material
is considered inert and not expected to be biodegradable or toxic. This product contains NO substances subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title III) or 40 CFR Part 372 in
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION concentrations above the de minimis concentration level.
TSCA
It is always the end user's responsibility to ensure that lamps are disposed of in accordance with local, state and
federal regulations. Some states and localities have different criteria than the federal government's Toxicity All components of this product are listed or excluded from listing on the US Toxic Substance Control
Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) standard, and have different statutes and regulations regarding lamp Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory. This product is considered an article under TSCA.
disposal. Consult your local and state authorities for correct lamp disposal requirements. To check state WHMIS CLASSIFICATION (CANADA)
regulations or to locate a recycler visit the following web site: http://www.almr.org/support_files/stringency2.html Not a controlled substance. (Considered to be a manufactured article.)
FEP copolymer: Clean material may be recycled. Dispose of Fluoropolymer material as solid waste
FOREIGN INVENTORY STATUS
according to local regulations. Dispose of packaging as solid waste according to local regulations. Can be
Not determined
incinerated only if the HF effluent can be extracted from the fluegases. Product as shipped is not considered
a RCRA hazardous waste if discarded. This information relates only to uncontaminated product. If used in
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
a process which contaminates product, then disposal considerations should be re-evaluated.
No other information available.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
This product is suitable for any transportation method.
The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon data believed to be correct. However, no guarantee or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made
with respect to the information contained herein. For automatic MSDS updates, register at www.wmmg.com.
Questions concerning the safe handling of the product should be referred to the Whitmire Micro-Gen customer service department at 800-777-8570.
NA 鈥? Not Applicable Effective Date: 7/19/05
WHITMIRE MICRO-GEN
NE 鈥? Not Established Review Date: NA
PEL 鈥? Permissible Exposure Limit Supersedes: NA
RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC.
TLV 鈥? Threshold Limit Value Code: NA
STEL 鈥? Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.) Text ID: 070314-1
TWA 鈥? Time Weighted Average (8 hrs.) WMG Part No: 19-0204-02
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