MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
T
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Compact Fluorescent Work Light Safety Specifications
Updated 6/10/10
INFORMATION AND APPLICABILITY
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for chemicals are not
applicable to manufactured articles such as task lights. No material contained in a lamp is released during normal use and operation,
however since fluorescent lamps contain materials that fall under MSDS purview, we have provided the following information as a courtesy
to our customers. This sheet contains applicable MSDS information for the lamp only.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product: Compact Fluorescent Tasklight Company: Elumx LLC, 119 Flat Creek Trail
including 13 watt compact fluorescent lamp [phone] Fayetteville, GA 30214
LAMP COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT
Glass and Metal: The glass tube is manufactured from soda-lime glass similar to that used throughout the glass industry for
common consumer products. The metals used in the product consist of aluminum, tin, lead, copper, zinc and
nickel. None of these materials present a potential hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp, aside from the
hazard due to broken glass.
Phosphor: Phosphate mix consisting of varying amounts of manganese, lanthanum, yttrium and a barium/aluminum oxide.
Compact fluorescent lamps typically have a maximum of 1.5 grams of phosphor, but the weight will vary by
lamp type.
Mercury: A small amount of mercury is used in the manufacture of all fluorescent lamps, typically 5 mg or less in compact
fluorescent lamps. Modern lamps contain significantly less mercury than older designs. Elumx continues to seek
out lamps using less mercury.
Lamp Base: Typically this component is made of PBT (Polybutylene-terephthalate) or PET (Polyethylene-terephthalate) which
are fire-retarded plastics filled with glass fibers into a high molecular weight polymer that is not hazardous.
HEALTH CONCERNS
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 major hazard from broken lamps is the
possibility of sustaining glass cuts. Perform normal first aid procedures. Seek medical attention as required.
Phosphor: There have been no significant adverse effects on humans by ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, or eye contact.
Antimony, manganese, yttrium and tin compounds are characterized by OSHA as hazardous chemicals, however,
due to their insolubility, relatively low toxicity, and small amount present in the phosphor and lamp, these
materials do not present a significant hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp.
Mercury: The breakage of one or even a small number of fluorescent lamps should not result in sufficient concentration in
air to produce significant exposures to an individual. If, however, a large number of lamps are broken for
example in a disposal area, appropriate industrial hygiene monitoring and controls should be implemented to
minimize airporne levels or surface contamination including the use of a well ventilated area and local exhaust
ventilation and/or personal protective equipment. Elumx recommends the recycling of large quantities of
fluorescent lamps. For details see www.lamprecycle.org for a list of lamp recyclers.
Ultraviolet: Compact fluorescent lamps emit ultraviolet energy in compliance with the photobiological safety requirements
in IESNA RP-27.1 and IESNA RP-27.3 and are in compliance with CIE S009: 2002.
Inhalation: If inhaled resulting in discomfort, or if irritation of symptoms of pulmonary involvement should occur, remove
from exposure and seek medical attention.
Ingestion: In the unlikely event of ingestion of a large quantity of material, seek medical attention.
Contact with eye/skin: Rinse eyes (including under eyelids)/skin immediately with water and seek medical attention.
LAMP DISPOSAL CONCERNS
Take usual precautions for the collection and disposal of broken glass. Place materials in a closed container to
avoid the generation of dust from the phosphors. The Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP)
indicates that compact fluorescent lamps do not contain enough mercury content to constitute hazardous waste
when disposed of individually or in small quantities. When larger quantities are being disposed of, it is recom-
mended to have the lamps recycled at a designated lamp recycling center. To check state regulations or to
locate a recycler, go to www.lamprecycle.org.