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
Other Information Calls: (800) PLC-BULB
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SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA (PEL) ACGIH (TLV) % by Wt.
mg/m3 mg/m3
Sodium (7440-23-5) No toxicity data for sodium. < .2%
.05mg/m3 less than .1mg/m3
Lead + (7439-92-1) approx. .025
Inert ingredients 99.8%
(glass, metal)
+ Lead is found within the glass tubing inside the lamp and inside the solder.
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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
This item is a glass light bulb, chemical characteristics not applicable, For broken lamps,
See Section 7.
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
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA NOT APPLICABLE FOR INTACT LAMP. BROKEN
LAMPS CAN PRESENT A DANGER OF SIGNIFICANT HEAT GENERATION IN
THE PRESENCE OF SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER. SEE SECTION 7.
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SECTION 5: REACTIVITY
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Incompatibility: Glass will react with hydrofluoric acid, interior fill will react with
water.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
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SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable for the intact lamp. Breakage of the inner bulb can result in exposure to
small amounts of elemental sodium. Health hazard data is not available for sodium as it
will readily react with water to form sodium hydroxide and heat.
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE: If glass cuts occur due to breakage of lamp
inner tube, avoid use of water in cleaning cut. Use antiseptic cream. If inner tube is intact
normal first aid procedures for glass cuts can be used.
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SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
WARNING:
Prevent the bulb from being scratched. The lamps must be stored and transported in the
original packing. Be sure power supply is off before installing or removing lamp. In case
outer bulb is broken, avoid making contact with metal parts to prevent electrical shock.
This lamp contains sodium, which can generate a high degree of heat when exposed to
small amounts of water. Broken lamps may constitute an ignitable and/or reactive
hazardous waste. Special care should be taken to prevent contact to the skin and water. It
is recommended to recycle these lamps through an approved lamp recycler. Consult
applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
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SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES:
Respiratory Protection: None needed during lamp operation. Dust mask and goggles
should be used when breaking lamps for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of dust when handling broken lamps. Gloves should be
worn when breaking lamps to prevent cuts from broken glass.
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The manufacturer/distributor will not accept any liability for injury or damage resulting
from incorrect use of the lamp or from using improper equipment. No responsibility is
assumed by the manufacturer/distributor for any special incidental or consequential
damages.
Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of information herein, Philips
extends no warranties, express or implied, makes no representations and assumes no
responsibility as to the accuracy or suitability of information for application to purchaser's
intended purpose or for consequences of its use. Judgements as to the suitability of
information for purchaser's purposes are purchaser's responsibility.
Prepared: 03/94 Revised: 01/06
S16-93001
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