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High Pressure Sodium Lamps - Page 2 of 3
1) These chemicals are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the
Superfund Amendments are Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
2) The lead in this product is one of the substances known to the state of California to cause
reproductive toxicity if ingested. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986.
3) Limits as nuisance particulate
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SECTION 3: PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Not Applicable to Intact lamp.
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SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Not applicable. Under extreme high temperatures, the glass might melt or crack.
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SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Incompatibility: None for intact lamp.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur..
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SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARDS
EXPOSURE TO INTACT LAMPS DOES NOT POSE ANY KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS. No
adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter of good
practice, avoid prolonged for frequent exposure to broken lamps unless there is adequate
ventilation. The major hazard from broken lamps is the possibility of sustaining glass cuts.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO BROKEN LAMPS BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR
CONTACT (SKIN OR EYE):
Barium Compounds
– Alkaline barium compounds, such as the hydroxide and carbonate, may
cause local irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and skin.
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. However, the chemical inertness
and insolubility of this material is expected to reduce the potential for systemic lead toxicity.
Sodium
– Skin contact can cause thermal and/or alkali burns. Fumes from burning sodium are
highly irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
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
possible stomatitis. May cause redness and irritation as a result of contact with skin and/or eyes.
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.