Manufacturer鈥檚 Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, NJ 08875
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Tungsten (7440-33-7) N/A 1 mg/m3 less than .1%
Bromine (7726-95-6) .7 mg/m3 .7 mg/m3 less than .1%
Inert Ingredients (Quartz and other metals) 99+%
SECTION 3: PHYSICAL DATA
This item is a light bulb. Diameter is 3/8 of an inch. Length varies depending on wattage from 1
3/8 inch up to 38 inches. The tube is composed of Quartz.
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
CAUTION: This lamp is a heat source. Can cause serious burns. Surface temperature can reach
900oC depending on wattage. It is produced to warm or cook materials. Do not use in close
proximity to combustible materials. May cause serious burns. Non-passive failures are rare, but
if they occur can result in rapid ejection of very hot quartz particles.
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
QUARTZ INFRARED LAMPS (IRK)
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SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Polymerization: Not applicable to lamp. Infrared radiation can cause polymerization of certain
materials as can Ultraviolet.
Reactivity: Quartz will react with hydrofluoric acid. Finger salts left of quartz can cause
devitrefication of the quartz if not cleaned off before lamp is started.
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SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARDOUS DATA
CAUTION: Staring at lamp in operation may be harmful to the eyes. (For those lamps in Risk
group 2, lamps with Color temp. between 2000oK and 3000oK) DO NOT STARE at exposed
lamp in operation. See ANSI/IESNA Standard RP27. Do not use for therapeutic or topical
applications unless recommended by a physician. These lamps do generate some Ultra violet
energy, precautions should be taken to prevent exposure to this radiation as well as the infrared.
Halogen bulbs operate at high pressure as well as high temperature. To protect against the
hazards of UV exposure or hot flying fragments use only in equipment specifying this lamp and
that provides a protective shielding of glass or plastic.
SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
CAUTION: Do not operate in close proximity to flammable materials or those adversely
affected by heat or drying. Operate only in heat resistant sockets. Protect lamp from
abrasions and avoid use in excess of 10% over voltage. To avoid risks of burns or other injury,
disconnect power and allow lamp to fully cool before attempting to replace.
WARNING: Use carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use over sensitive skin areas or in
the presence of poor circulation. The unattended use of infrared heat by children or incapacitated
persons may be dangerous.
IR can be emitted from certain types of these lamps. Appropriate eye protection should be used
when working in the vicinity of these lamps.
Lamp should not be placed closer than 18鈥? to the surface being irradiated.
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
QUARTZ INFRARED LAMPS (IRK)
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SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (Cont鈥檇)
WARNING (Cont'd): To avoid possible delayed effects upon the lens of the eye
(cataractogenesis) the infrared radiation should be limited to 10 mW/cm2. The ANSI/IESNA
Standard RP27 spells out formulas for calculating exposure limits.
Instructions: Do not touch bulb with bare hands. Finger prints may result in reduced
performance unless they are removed with alcohol.
Socket conditions may affect lamp life. Inspect and replace socket if deterioration has occurred.
Seal temperatures should not exceed recommendations for that voltage.
Use only in fixtures specifying this bulb type designed for the bulb鈥檚 rated wattage and voltage.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Broken lamps can be safely swept up and disposed as non hazardous waste. Taken prudent
measures to avoid cuts from broken quartz.
Avoid dust exposure if breaking up large numbers of lamps. Quartz dust can cause lung damage.
Use dust masks, goggles and gloves when breaking up lamps.
During operation take measures to prevent burns and retinal damage. Do not look directly at
operating lamp.
Prepared: 12/11/2000 S23-00001
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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