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: (732) 563-3694
Krypton - 85 .1 nCi/ml (DAC) 10 to 625 nCi *
Mercury (7439-97-6) .05 .05 Less than .04%
* Varies with Wattage.
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
Not applicable. This item is a light bulb. The lamp envelope is quartz as is the inner 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 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
This item is a light bulb. The arc tube operates under high internal pressure at very high
temperatures, as high as 800鈥? C, and may rupture unexpectedly. If a rupture occurs, the arc tube
and/or the outer bulb could break and will result in the discharge of extremely hot quartz
particles into the enclosure and/or environment thereby creating a risk of personal injury,
property damage, or fire.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Incompatibility: Quartz will react with hydrofluoric acid. Do not touch lamp with bare hands.
If touched with bare hands, clean lamp with denatured alcohol and wipe with
a lint free cloth before installing lamp. Skin oils and salt can cause
devitrification of quartz.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
WARNING! This lamp emits short wave ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to skin and
eyes and can cause serious skin burns and eye inflammation. Use only if fully enclosed in a
fixture with an ultraviolet absorbing filter glass lens. Do not use this lamp if the ultraviolet filter
glass is missing or damaged. Luminaires must be constructed in such a way that no light is
emitted by way of ventilation slots. It is recommended that this lamp be used in fixtures having
a safety interlock lens switch.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE: FOR ULTRAVIOLET EXPOSURE
CAUSING SKIN EFFECTS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN.
NORMAL FIRST AID PROCEDURE FOR GLASS CUTS IF SUCH OCCUR THROUGH
LAMP BREAKAGE.
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 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Since these lamps operate at high pressure, there is a risk of arc tube rupture, which risk
increases with age, temperature, and improper handling. It is recommended that lamps not be
used beyond rated life.
1. Before lamp installation/replacement, shut power off and allow lamp and fixture to
cool to avoid electrical shock and potential burn hazards.
2. Install only in fixtures, which are fully enclosed, constructed in such a way that no
light
is emitted through ventilation slots, and able to contain fragments of hot quartz (up to
1000鈥? C). Lens/diffuser material must be heat resistant and capable of absorbing
ultraviolet radiation. Consult fixture manufacturer regarding the suitability of the
fixture for this lamp.
3. Do not operate a fixture with a missing or broken lens diffuser.
4. Protect lamp from abrasions and scratches. Do not install or use cracked or broken lamp.
If lamp cracks or breaks in use, disconnect power supply immediately, allow
system to cool, and remove lamp.
5. Do not touch lamp with bare hands. If touched with hands, clean lamp with
denatured
alcohol and wipe with a lint free cloth before installing.
6. Replace lamp at or before the end of rated life. Allowing lamp to operate until it fails
is not recommended and may increase the risk of inner arc tube rupture.
7. Use only with auxiliary equipment approved by Philips and/or meeting appropriate
ANSI standards. Use within voltage limits recommended by ballast manufacturer.
8. Do not operate lamp at higher than specified power.
9. The permissible maximum operating temperatures (e.g., the pinch temperatures, the
temperature of the bulb wall) as indicated on the product leaflet may not be exceeded.
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 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE Cont'd
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: The arc tube of this lamp contains mercury. Under the
Toxicity Characteristics Leachate Procedure (TCLP) promulgated by the U.S. E.P.A., tests of
used or spent fluorescent, incandescent, and high intensity discharge lamps indicate that some
types of these lamps may be classified as characteristic hazardous waste. Notably, the TCLP test
results for fluorescent lamps vary tremendously from laboratory to laboratory and appear to be
dependent on lamp operation conditions or burning time. Lamps from all manufacturers exhibit
the same phenomena. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is working closely
with the E.P.A. for clarification and guidance.
Small numbers of these lamps placed in ordinary trash may not appreciably affect the method of
lamp disposal. If spent lamps are added to other regulated wastes or disposed of in large
quantities, disposal of lamps may be regulated. Customers should review their waste handling
practices to assure that they are properly disposing of waste lamps. Recycling/reclamation may
also be an option.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask should be used if large volumes of lamps are
being broken for disposal. Mercury/ambient air level might be
monitored to assure compliance with OSHA limits.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust. Provide local exhaust when
disposing large quantities of lamps.
Hand & Eye Protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn when disposing
of
lamps or handling broken glass.
Prepared: 11/93 S15-93003
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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