MSDS
HALCO-FL-SDS-1 2 of 3 Revised 3/2017
amount of mercury present in any given lamp will vary slightly, but the target dose for
ProLume Eco-Shield is over 80% less than the average for traditional fluorescent lamp
designs of the same type. The average target dose for the F34T12 ProLume Eco-Shield
lamp and the F32T8 ProLume Eco-Shield lamp is less than 5 mg.
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NOT APPLICABLE TO AN INTACT LAMP.
SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES
NO KNOW HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO AN INTACT LAMP
No adverse effect from occasional exposure to broken lamp. Exercise caution to avoid
prolong or frequent exposure to broken lamp.
Exercise caution to avoid sustaining cuts from broken glass. Use proper First-Aid if a cut
is sustained.
SECTION 5: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flammability: Non-combustible
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
THERE ARE NO KNOW HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO AN INTACT
LAMP
Phosphor
Except for small modifications, the halophosphor is essentially the same material that has been
in use in fluorescent lamps for over fifty years. No significant adverse effects, either by
ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, or eye implant, were found in a five-year animal study of the
original phosphor by the Industrial Hygiene Foundation of the Mellon Institute. Also, there have
been no significant adverse effects on humans by any of these routes during the many years of
its manufacture or use. The phosphor is somewhat similar to the inert mineral apatites (calcium
phosphate-fluorides) which occur in nature.
Antimony, manganese, yttrium and barium compounds are characterized by OSHA as
hazardous chemicals, as are most inorganic compounds. However, due to their insolubility,
relatively low toxicity and small amount present in the phosphor and the lamp, these materials
do not present a significant hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp.
Mercury
Neither the mercury nor the phosphor concentration in air produced as a result of breaking one
or a small number of fluorescent lamps would result in significant exposure levels. However,
when breaking a large number of lamps for disposal, appropriate industrial hygiene monitoring
and controls should be used to minimize airborne levels or surface contamination. Such work
must be done in a well-ventilated area. Local exhaust ventilation and personal protective
equipment such as respirators may be needed.