MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 1 of 3
Revised 8/02
PRODUCT: ALTOTM Fluorescent Lamp T8/TL 80 Series
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/TL 80 Series
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SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS(cont'd)
*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.
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA NOT APPLICABLE -- under extreme heat, glass envelope
might melt or crack.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Polymerization: Not applicable.
Incompatibility: Glass will react with Hydrofluoric Acid.
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.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID: NORMAL FIRST AID PROCEDURE FOR GLASS CUTS IF
SUCH OCCUR THROUGH LAMP BREAKAGE.
ALTO Fluorescent T8/TL 80 Series
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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.
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.
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: 2/97 Revised: 8/02
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