MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



PRODUCT: CERAMALUXâ„? HPS with ALTOâ„¢LAMP TECHNOLOGY

         1000 WATT Including Non-Cycling



SECTION 1: MANUFACTUERER



Manufacturer’s 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              PERCENTAGE



Barium (7440-39-3)                    8-hr TWA 0.5 mg/m3        .5mg/m3              <400 ppm

Sodium (7440-23-5)                    8-hr TWA 2.0 mg/m3 ceiling 2 mg/m3             <10 ppm

Silver (7440-22-4)                    8-hr TWA 0.01 mg/m3 TWA 0.1 mg/m3              <30 ppm

Mercury (7439-97-6)                            .1 mg/m3        .025 mg/m3           .01%

Copper (7440-50-8) dusts and mists 8-hr TWA 1 mg/m3            1 mg/m3               <2%

Inert ingredients (Glass, Sintered Aluminum Oxide, Brass)

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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

This item is a light bulb with a brass base and a refractory alumina inner arc tube.

Chemical/physical data as in a standard MSDS 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 to the intact lamp. There is very little sodium in

this lamp. Exposing the broken inner arc tube to water will not produce a fire. Under

extreme heat, outer glass envelope might melt or crack. The inner arc tube is composed

of polycrystalline alumina and is a refractory material.



SECTION 5: REACTVITY DATA

Stability: The lamp is stable

Incompatibility: Glass envelope will react with hydrofluoric acid. Sodium reacts with water, but in this case

the amount of sodium is small enough that the reaction will not be vigorous.



SECTION 6: HEALTH EFFECTS

Not applicable to the intact lamp. The inner envelope is composed of polycrystalline

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 the use of adequate ventilation during

disposal of large quantities of lamps.



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’s 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.

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SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES

 Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask should be used if large quantities of

lamps are being broken for disposal. NOTE: the Universal Waste Rule issued for mercury

containing lamps issued July 6, 1999 by the E.P.A. specifically discusses the requirement

for a permit if a generator desires to crush lamps on site. Check with your local officials.



Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust. Provide carbon filtration of local

exhaust if it is permitted when disposing of large quantities of lamps.



Hand and Eye protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn when

disposing of large quantities of lamps or handling broken lamps.

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SECTION 9: REGULATORY INFORMATION



As a product these mercury containing lamps being shipped in the manufacturer’s

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 “knowledge of the waste�, in certain jurisdictions.

TCLP data will be furnished upon request.



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Prepared: 10/26/99                                                   Revised: 11/06

S19-99001