SDS

In the event of fire, wear protective clothing
and use breathing apparatus that is independent of the ambient air.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
(a)
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
In case of broken articles, use protective equipment. Evacuate area.
For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Emergency procedure
Ventilate affected area.
For emergency responders
Use
appropriate respiratory protection. Personal protection equipment
(b)
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment
Collect materials needed to clean up broken bulb: stiff paper or cardboard; sticky tape; damp paper towels or disposable wet
wipes (for hard surfaces); and a glass jar with a metal lid or a sealable plastic bag. Be thorough in collecting broken glass.
For cleaning up
DO NOT VACUUM. Vacuuming is not recommended unless broken glass remains after all
other cleanup steps have been
taken. Vacuuming could spread mercury
-containing powder or mercury vapor. Scoop up glass fragments using stiff paper
or cardboard and sticky tape. Place cleanup materials in a sealable container.
Other information
No
information available.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
(a)
Precautions for safe handling
Local exhausting
:
Under normal circumstances not applicable.
(b)
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
conditions :
No special precautions.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
(a)
Control parameters
Exposure limits :
applicable to:
United States of America (25 ºC; 1013 mbar)
TWA(8 hours):
0.025 mg/m3
S
MERCURY- [according to ACGIH]
TWA (8 hours):
0.1 mg/m3
C
MERCURY- [according to NIOSH]
TWA (8 hours)
0.1 mg/10m
3
C
MERCURY – [according to OSHA PEL]
C=Ceiling; S=Skin
Remarks exposure limits :
none