MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: MasterColor鈥? CDM-T Lamps Revised 8/02
(35 Watt, 70 Watt & 150 Watt)
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SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER
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
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SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %
.1mg/m3 .025mg/m3
Mercury (7439-97-6) <.01
Ceiling 8 hr. TWA
.05mg/m3 <.1mg/m3
Lead (7439-92-1) * <5
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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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OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV %
Sodium Iodide(7681-82-5) None Established < .001
.1 mg/m3 .1 mg/m3
Thallium Iodide(7790-30-9) < .0001
1 mg/m3 1 mg/m3
Inert Iodine (7553-56-2) < .001
Rare Earths None Established < .005
Krypton 85** 15 - 25 nCi
*On TD lamp types Lead is in the solder.
** This material is inside the ceramic arc tube.
SECTION 3: CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL DATA
This item is a light bulb. The outer bulb is quartz glass, and the inner arc tube is ceramic. Other
chemical or physical characteristics are not applicable.
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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鈥? 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.
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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.
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SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Warning: These lamps can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation from short wave
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ultraviolet radiation if the 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. Certain lamps that will automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is
broken or punctured are commercially available.
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.
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
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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. These lamps would fail the TCLP
test and would be considered hazardous under the Universal Waste Rules. Generators should
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. 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.
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SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: None. NIOSH-approved respirator might 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 INFORMATION
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, these spent lamps would be 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.
Date: 7/98 Revised: 8/02
S15-95005
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