Manufacturer's 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 No.: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
(732) 563-3197
Other Information Calls: (607) 776-3311 Ext. 300
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIIIH TLV PERCENTAGE
Mercury (7439-97-6) 1/mg/10m .05mg/m approx. .2%
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
NOT APPLICABLE. THIS ITEM IS A LIGHT BULB.
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
SAH 250B - SHORT ARC LAMP
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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.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable
Incompatibility: Glass will react with Hydrofluoric Acid
Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable for the intact lamp. Breakage of the lamp may result in some exposure to
elemental mercury vapor. No adverse affects are expected from occasional exposure to broken
lamps, but as matter of good practice, prolonged or frequent exposure should be avoided. Use
adequate ventilation during disposal of large quantities of lamps.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE: Normal first aid procedure for glass cuts if
such occur through lamp breakage.
SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
WARNING: This lamp can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation from shortwave
ultraviolet radiation if outer envelope of the lamp is broken or punctured. Do not use where
people will remain for more than a few minutes unless adequate shielding or other safety
precautions are used. If the outer envelope is broken or punctured TURN OFF AND REMOVE
LAMP.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Disposal in accordance with any applicable Federal, State and
local regulations dealing with hazardous or solid waste disposal.
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
SAH 250B - SHORT ARC LAMP
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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.
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
Prepared: 4/91 S13-93001
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