Manufacturer's Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, NJ 08875
Emergency Telephone No.:(800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
(732) 563-3197 Environmental
Other Information Calls: (607) 776-3311 Ext. 300
Sodium Iodide (7681-82-5) None Established .0004
Thallium Iodide (7790-30-9) .1 .1 Less than .0001
Inert Iodine (7553-56-2) 1 1 .001
Krypton 85** 15-25 nCi
+
This material is inside the ceramic arc tube
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
This item is a light bulb. The outer bulb is glass, the base is brass, and the inner arc
tube is ceramic. Other chemical or physical characteristics are not applicable.
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
The outer envelope encloses a ceramic arc tube, which is refractory. There is a
partial vacuum within the outer envelope. If the lamp is dropped or struck, a
possible implosion could result which would cause flying glass.
WARNING: The arc tubes of metal halide lamps are designed to operate under high
pressure and at temperatures up to 900潞C. If the arc tube ruptures for any reason,
the outer bulb might break and pieces of extremely hot glass might be discharged
into the surrounding environment, with the associated risk of property damage or
personal injury.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Incompatibility: Glass envelope will react with hydrofluoric acid.
CAUTION: If a lamp bulb support is used, be sure to insulate
the support electrically so as to avoid possible decomposition to
the bulb glass.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
WARNING: These lamps can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation from short
wave 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 when envelope is broken
unless adequate shielding or other safety precautions are used. Certain lamps that will
automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is broken are available commercially.
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The inner envelope is composed of a ceramic material -- breakage of this envelope may
result in some exposure to elemental mercury, iodine compound vapor, as well as small
amounts of thallium and other iodides. You should avoid skin contact with any of the
contents or fragments.
Thallium is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. It is a cumulative poison.
It or its salts can be absorbed through intact skin; if they are ingested, they can be
absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.
Thallium acts as a mitotic (affecting cell division) and a general cellular poison. Acute
poisoning chiefly affects the central nervous system (CNS) and the GI tract. The
ingestion of soluble thallium salts causes effects rather than the pure metal. Medical
conditions aggravated by the long-term exposure -- disorders of the CNS, GI, kidneys,
liver and eyes.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID:
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes, including under the eyelids, gently but
thoroughly with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes.
Skin: Immediately wash the affected area with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove the exposed person to fresh air. Restore and/or support his/her
breathing as required.
Ingestion: Treat as an emergency. If the exposed person is responsive, give him or
her several glasses of milk or water -- then induce vomiting.
GET MEDICAL HELP FOR ALL EXPOSURES. While the amount of thallium in the arc
tube is small, avoid breaking lamps. If lamps are to be broken, use adequate
personal protection and ventilation.
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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.
Safe Handling: The following Good Lamp Practices must be followed to reduce the
possibility of arc tube rupture:
1) Turn off lamps at least once per week for at least 15 minutes in systems
which are operating on a continuous basis.
2) Re-lamp fixtures at or before the end of rated life. Allowing the lamps to
operate until they fail is not advised and may increase the possibility of inner
arc tube rupture.
3) Operate lamp only in its recommended position.
4) Operate lamp with proper circuits and auxiliary position.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: None while operating. Dust mask should be used if large
volumes of lamps are being broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust.
Hand and Eye Protection: Should be worn when handling broken inner arc tubes.
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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 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: September 01 S15-01001
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