Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable to the intact lamp. The luminescent materials are contained within the
glass tubers. Tube breakage may result in some exposure to phosphor powder dust,
mercury and small amounts of tin, lead, and bismuth. No adverse effects are expected
from occasional exposure to broken lamps. Prolonged or frequent exposure should be
avoided through use of adequate ventilation during disposal of large numbers of lamps
as
a matter of good practice.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID: Normal first aid procedures for glass cuts if such occur
through the lamp breakage.
SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
For indoor/outdoor use where not subjected to the weather. Not for the use in lighting
devices controlled by dimmers and other electronic controls. Reliable operation down to
–20 degrees Fahrenheit (wind chill not a factor.)
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Toxicity law Characteristics Leaching Procedure
(TCLP) promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Agency (EPA) tests of used or spent
fluorescent lamps indicate some types of lamps may be classified as characteristic
hazardous waste. TCLP test results for fluorescent lamps vary tremendously from
laboratory to laboratory. Lamps from all manufacturers exhibit the same phenomena.
The National Electrical Manufact
urers Association (NEMA) is working closely with the
EPA for clarification and guidance.
Disposal of spent lamps may be regulated if they are added to other regulated wastes or
disposed in large quantities. If small quantities of these lamps are discarded in an
ordinary trash, method of lamp disposal may not be affected much. Customer should
review their waste handling practices to assure that they ar
e properly disposing of waste
lamps.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask should 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.