MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised: 8/02
PRODUCT: Standard Cool White, Warm White, Daylight, and Circline
SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER
Manufacturer's Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, N. J. 08875-6800
Emergency Telephone No.: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
(732) 563-3197 Safety and Compliance
Other Information Calls: (800)-PLC-BULB
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV PERCENTAGE
Inert ingredients (glass, aluminum, etc.) approx. 97% by wgt.
Phosphor powder* approx. 3% by wgt.
nuisance dust 15mg/m3 10mg/m3
fluorides*(16984-48-8) 2.5mg/m3 2.5mg/m3 approx. .01% by wgt.
antimony*(7440-37-0) .5mg/m3 .5mg/m3 approx. .01% by wgt.
manganese*(7439-96-5) 5mg/m3(c) 5 mg/m3 approx. .02% by
wgt.
Mercury(7439-97-6) .1 mg/m3 .025 mg/m3 approx. .01% by wgt.
Ceiling 8 hr. TWA
*These materials are tightly bound within the calcium phosphate crystal matrix.
A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive
Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: 732.563.3000
Standard Fluorescent
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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Not applicable. This item is a light bulb. Up to 8 foot long and 1.0 to 1.5 inches in
diameter.
SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA NOT APPLICABLE. UNDER EXTREME HEAT GLASS
ENVELOPE MIGHT MELT OR CRACK.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable
Incompatibility: Glass will react with Hydrofluoric Acid
Polymerization: Not applicable
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable for the intact lamp. Breakage of the lamp may result in some exposure
to the phosphor powder dust/and to elemental mercury vapor. No adverse affects are
expected from
occasional exposure to broken lamps, but as a matter of good practice, prolonged or
frequent exposure should be avoided through the 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.
Standard Fluorescent
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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.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: None. NIOSH-approved respirator might be used if large
volumes of lamps are being broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust.
Provide local exhaust when disposing large quantities of lamps.
Hand and Eye Protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn
when disposing of lamps or 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 fluorescent 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
Prepared: 08/05/93 S06-93004
Revised: 8/02
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