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III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Not applicable to intact lamp.
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IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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Flammability: Non-combustible
Fire Extinguishing Materials: Use extinguishing agents suitable for surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting Procedure: Use a self-contained breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of
dust and/or fumes that may be generated from broken lamps during firefighting activities.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When exposed to high temperature, toxic fumes may be
released from broken lamps.
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V. HEALTH HAZARDS
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THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPORSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE
INTACT. No adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter of good
practice, avoid prolonged or frequent exposure to broken lamps unless there is adequate ventilation. The
major hazard from broken lamps is the possibility of sustaining glass cuts.
NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards and/or NIOSH Pocket Guide to
Chemical Hazards lists the following effects of overexposure to chemicals/materials tabulated below
when they are inhaled, ingested, or contacted with skin or eye:
Mercury – Exposure to high concentrations of vapors for brief periods can cause acute symptoms such as
pneumonitis, chest pains, shortness of breath, coughing, gingivitis, salivation and possibly stomatitis. May
cause redness and irritation as a result of contact with skin and/or eyes.
Lead - Ingestion and inhalation of lead dust or fume must be avoided. Irritation of the eyes and respiratory
tract may occur. Excessive lead absorption is toxic and may include symptoms such as anemia, weakness,
abdominal pain, and kidney disease.
Phosphor – Phosphor dust is considered to be physiologically inert and as such, has an OSHA exposure
limit of 15 mg/cubic meter for total dust and 5 mg/cubic meter for respirable dust.
Barium Compounds – Alkaline barium compounds, such as the hydroxide and carbonate, may cause local
irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and skin.
Glass – Glass dust is considered to be physiologically inert and as such, has an OSHA exposure limit of 15
mg/cubic meter for total dust and 5 mg/cubic meter for respirable dust. The ACGIH TLVs for particulates
not otherwise classified are 10 mg/cubic meter for total dust and 3 mg/cubic meter for respirable dust.
Manganese- Inhalation of manganese dust may cause local irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat.
Yttrium – Studies of workers exposed to this material showed no evidence of chronic or systemic effects.
Aluminum Oxide (Alumina) – Alumina is a non-toxic material which is very low in free silica content.
Sharp-edged particles can irritate the eyes, perhaps the skin, and definitely the mucous membranes of the
respiratory tract.
Krypton-85 Contained in Glow Switch – The radiation emitted by Kr-85 is 99.6% beta which is completely
absorbed by the glass envelope of the glow switch and 0.4% gamma which is not. This radiation is,
however, 100 to 200 times less than that allowable for clocks and watches. In the unlikely event of the glow
switch breaking, the traces of krypton-85 gas immediately disperses in the air. Krypton gas and its
radioactive isotope are inert (they do not react chemically with other substances) and are not absorbed by the
body.
Product Safety Data Sheet for FEIT ELECTRIC COMPANY brand Compact Fluorescent Lamps PSDS No. 1.1.5
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V. HEALTH HAZARDS (Continued)
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