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SECTION 1: MANUFACTUERER
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875
Emergency Telephone Number: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
Other Information Calls: (732) 563-3197 Safety and Compliance
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
ALTO Fluorescent T8 U-Bent Lamp (F32T8/TL 800 Series)
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*PEL and TLV are given for magnesium, aluminum oxide, yttrium, antimony, and
mangenese. Barium aluminate is not a soluble compound. Antimony and
Manganese are tightly bound within the crystal matrix of the phosphor (Calcium
Phosphate).
SECTION 3: CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL DATA
Not applicable. This item is a light bulb. The bulb is glass, the base is a coated
aluminum. The coating is inert.
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SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA NOT APPLICABLE -- under extreme heat, glass
envelope might melt or crack.
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SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Polymerization: Not applicable.
Incompatibility: Glass will react with Hydrofluoric Acid.
ALTO Fluorescent T8 U-Bent Lamp (F32T8/TL 800 Series)
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SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable to the intact lamp. Breakage of the lamp may result in some
exposure to the phosphor powder dust and to a very little amount of elemental
mercury vapor. No adverse affects are expected from occasional exposure to
broken lamps, but as a matter of good practice, prolonged or frequent exposure
should be avoided through the use of adequate ventilation during disposal of
large quantities of lamps.
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EMERGENCY FIRST AID: NORMAL FIRST AID PROCEDURE FOR GLASS CUTS
IF SUCH OCCUR THROUGH LAMP BREAKAGE.
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SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Normal precautions should be taken for the collection of broken glass.
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. Philips Lighting will provide the test data
on request. This result will allow the generator to 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. In most states ALTO lamps are considered non-
hazardous subtitle D waste. Philips encourages recycling of its products by
qualified recyclers.
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SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask should be used if large quantities
of lamps are being broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust. Provide local exhaust when
disposing of large quantities of lamps.
Hand and Eye Protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn
when disposing of large quantities of lamps or handling broken lamps.
ALTO Fluorescent T8 U-Bent Lamp (F32T8/TL 800 Series)
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SECTION 9: REGULATORY ISSUES
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, spent ALTO fluorescent lamps maybe 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. TCLP data will be furnished
upon request.
Date: 6/01 Revised: 8/02
S09-01005
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