Manufacturer's Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, New Jersey 08875
Emergency Telephone No.: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
(732) 563-3197 Environmental
Other Information Calls: (732) 563-3490
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA (PEL) ACGIH (TLV) % by Wt.
mg/m3 mg/m3
Phosphor Powder
(nuisance dust) 15 10 Less than .5
yttrium oxide 1 1 Less than .5
(as yttrium)
Lead (7439-92-1) .005 .1 Less than .05
10 hr. TWA
Tin (7440-31-5) .1 .1 Less than .1
Bismuth (7440-69-9) not listed Less than .005
Mercury (7439-97-6) .05 .05 Less than .005
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
SLS 15W, 20W, 23W, 25W
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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Not applicable. This item is a light bulb. The lamp envelope is made of glass.
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Not applicable. The lamp materials are not flammable.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Incompatibility: Glass envelope will react with hydrofluoric acid.
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable to the intact lamp. The luminescent materials are contained within the glass
tubes. Breakage of a tube may result in some exposure to phosphor powder dust, mercury and
small amounts of tin, lead, and bismuth. No adverse effects are expected from occasional
exposure to broken lamps, but as a matter of good practice, prolonged or frequent exposure
should be avoided through use of adequate ventilation during disposal of large numbers of
lamps.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID: Normal first aid procedure for glass cuts if such occur through the
lamp breakage.
SLS 15W, 20W, 23W, 25W
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SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
For indoor/outdoor use where not subjected to the weather. Not for use in lighting devices
controlled by dimmers. Reliable operation down to 0鈥 (wind chill not a factor).
Waste Disposal Method: At the end of rated life, when this lamp is removed from service, it will
be subjected to the current Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) prescribed by the
Environmental Protection Agency. This test is used to determining whether an item is a
hazardous waste or a non-hazardous waste under current E. P. A. definition. These lamps would
fail the TCLP test and would be considered hazardous under the Universal Waste Rules.
Generators should evaluate all of the disposal options, which may be available in the particular
state in which the generator鈥檚 facility is located. The generator should check with federal, state
and local officials for their guidance. Philips encourages recycling of its products by qualified
recyclers.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask should be used if large volumes of lamps are
being broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust. Provide local exhaust when disposing large
quantities of lamps.
Hand and Eye Protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn when disposing
of lamps or handling broken glass.
SECTION 9: REGULATORY INFORMATION
As a product these mercury containing lamps being shipped in the manufacturer鈥檚 original
packaging are not regulated by air, truck or ocean shipment. As a waste, these spent fluorescent
lamps would be regulated in various states and local communities. This material safety data sheet
does not constitute 鈥渒nowledge of the waste鈥?, in certain jurisdictions.
S08-93003 6/11/93
Revised: 8/02
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