MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 7/06
PRODUCT: HALOGEN (Single ended screw based halogen lamps)
SECTION 1: MANUFACTUERER
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 (800)-PLC-BULB
Inert ingredients ..Quartz, glass, metal parts (Al, Cu, Zn, etc.) approx. 99.9%
* Lead present as a component of the glass stem located inside the lamp in an extremely
low level
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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
HALOGEN (Single ended screw base)
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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
This item is a light glass light bulb with a quartz inner bulb. The base is generally
aluminum. Chemical characteristics are not applicable to the intact bulb or intact inner
bulb.
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
This item is a light bulb. It has no fire data. Under extreme heat bulb might crack or melt.
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SECTION 5: REACTVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable
Incompatibility: Glass will react with hydrofluoric acid, base will react with other acids.
Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION 6: HEALTH EFFECTS
Not applicable for the intact lamp when lamp is off. When lamp is on, bulb gets hot. Do
not touch when lit.
Lamp contains a small amount of bromine. If inner bulb is broken the small amount of
bromine will escape. No adverse effect is expected.
SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
When replacing lamp, be sure power to the socket is turned off before removing old
lamp. DO NOT USE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
If used outdoors, use in an enclosed fixture only.
CAUTION: If outer glass breaks, avoid touching any of the metal components due to
potential shock. The lamp may continue to light, however, immediately turn power off
and let lamp cool before removal to avoid potential burn and discontinue use.
Normal precautions should be taken for the collection of broken glass.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Hand and eye protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn when
disposing lamps or handling broken glass.
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HALOGEN (Single ended screw base)
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SECTION 9:REGULATORY STATIS
This lamp is an article and is not regulated under any transportation regulation.
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. This halogen lamp contains a small amount of lead stem glass
located inside the lamp. If subject to a TCLP test this lamp will pass and be considered
non-hazardous in most states. Under the Universal Waste Rule, recycling is the preferred
option. The generator should check with federal, state and local officials for their
guidance.
Date: 4/7/00 Revised: 7/06
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