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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.
Sharpedged
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.
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IV.
FIRST-AID
MEASURES
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Contact, Skin:
Thoroughly
wash
affected
area
with
soap
or
detergent
and
water.
Seek
medical
attention if
needed.
Contact, Eye:
Wash
eyes,
including
under
eyelids
with
water
for
15
minutes.
Seek
medical
attention. Glass
Cuts:
Perform
first
aid
procedures.
Seek
medical
attention
if
needed.
Inhalation:
If
discomfort
or
irritation
to
the
nose
or
throat
develop,
seek
medical
attention
if
needed.
If
breathing
has
stopped,
perform
artificial
respiration
and
seek
medical
attention
at
once.
Ingestion:
In
the
unlikely
event
of
ingesting
significant
CFL
materials,
seek
medical
attention
immediately.
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V.
FIRE-FIGHTING
MEASURES
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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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VI.
ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE
MEASURES
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ONLY
APPLICABLE
FOR
BROKEN
LAMPS
Ventilation:
Use
adequate
general
and
local
exhaust
ventilation
to
maintain
exposure
levels
below
the
PEL
or
TLV
limits.
If
such
ventilation
is
unavailable,
use
respirators
as
specified
below.
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Product
Safety
Data
Sheet
for
FEIT
ELECTRIC
COMPANY
brand
Compact
Fluorescent
Lamps
SDS
No.
1.0
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