Manufacturer鈥檚 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 Number: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
(732) 563-3197 Safety and Compliance
Other Information Calls: (607) 776-3311 Ext. 300
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH % by Wt.
2.0 mg/m3
Sodium (7440-23-5) Ceiling less than .004
8-TWA
.025 mg/m3
Mercury ( 743-97-6) .1 ceiling less than .005
8 hr. TWA
.05mg/m3 .05 mg/m3
Lead (7439-92-1)
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
This item is a glass bulb; chemical characteristics are not applicable.
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. Under extreme heat outer glass envelope might
melt or crack. Inner arc tube is composed of Polycrystalline alumina and is refractory
material.
SECTION 5: REACTVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable
Incompatibility: Glass envelope will react with hydrofluoric acid.
Polymerization: Not applicable
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SECTION 6: HEALTH EFFECTS
Not applicable in intact lamp. The inner envelope is composed of polycrystaline alumina.
Breakage of this envelope may result in some exposure to elemental sodium and mercury.
No adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter
of good practice, breakage should be avoided. Prolonged or frequent exposure to broken
envelopes should be avoided through use of 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
Normal precautions should be taken for 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. 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.
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SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: None. NIOSH-approves respirator might be used if large volumes
or being broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust.
Hand and Eye Protection should be worn when handling broken glass.
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.
Preparation Date: 1/97 S19-97001
Revised 8/02
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