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Compact Fluorescent

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

SDS-001 rev | Issue date: 11.15.15

TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS believes that under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazards Communications Standard

(29 CFR 1910.1200), a lamp (light bulb) is exempt as an “article”, and that as such, does not require an MSDS. The original OSHA Standard deﬁned an

article as something that: 1) is formed to a speciﬁc shape and design, 2) has end use functions dependent upon its shape and design, and 3) does not release

or otherwise result in an exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use.

In February 1994, OSHA amended the Hazard Communication Standard and modiﬁed part 3 of the above to read: 3) does not release more than very small

quantities of a hazardous chemical under normal conditions of use. State and local regulations also contain similar exemptions for such articles. Materials

contained in the lamp are not released during normal use and operation. The following information is provided as a courtesy to our customers.

Section 1. MANUFACTURER AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Technical Consumer Products, Inc. • 325 Campus Drive • Aurora, Ohio 44202 • 1-800-324-1496

Section 2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT.

Lamp Assembly – Glass and Metal – The glass is made from soda lime similar to that used throughout the glass industry for other common consumer items. The

metals for end caps and ﬁlaments are generally made from various amounts of aluminum, tin, lead, copper, zinc, and nickel. None of these materials would

present a potential hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp, aside from the hazard due to broken glass.

Mercury – Small amounts of mercury is used in all ﬂuorescent lamps. Generally around 0.025% by weight. The amount of mercury present in any given lamp will

vary depending on both the size of the lamp and on the equipment that was used in its manufacture. TCP continues to reduce the amounts of mercury used in

ﬂuorescent products.

Phosphor – (nuisance dust) phosphate mix using manganese, rare earth elements such as lanthanum, and yttrium as either an oxide or as a phosphate,

along with a barium/aluminum oxide are all tightly bound in the phosphor matrix. These phosphors produce better lamp efﬁciency and color rendition. The

phosphor components may vary slightly depending on the color of the lamp. Some lamps may contain a thin coating of tin oxide inside the glass.

Section 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

NOT APPLICABLE TO AN INTACT LAMP.

Section 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT.

No adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter of good practice, avoid prolonged or frequent exposure to broken

lamps unless there is adequate ventilation. The major hazard from broken lamps is the possibility of sustaining glass cuts, apply normal ﬁrst-aid.

Section 5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

NOT APPLICABLE TO AN INTACT LAMP.

Flammability: Non-combustible

Fire Extinguishing: Use extinguishing agents suitable for surrounding ﬁre. If exposed to extreme heat the plastic and glass components may crack or melt and

may release toxic fumes.

Section 6. HEALTH HAZARDS

THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT.

Breakage of lamp may result in some exposure to phosphor powder and elemental mercury. No adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to

broken lamps. As a matter of good practice avoid prolonged exposure through the use of adequate ventilation during clean up or disposal.

Mercury: The mercury in the air as a result of breaking one or a small number of ﬂuorescent lamps should not result in signiﬁcant exposures to an individual.

However, when breaking a large number of lamps for disposal, appropriate industrial hygiene monitoring and controls should be implemented to minimize

airborne levels or surface contamination. We recommend a well-ventilated area, and local exhaust ventilation or personal protective equipment.

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.

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Summary of content (2 pages)

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Compact Fluorescent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) SDS-001 rev | Issue date: 11.15.15 TECHNICAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS believes that under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazards Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200), a lamp (light bulb) is exempt as an “article”, and that as such, does not require an MSDS.
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Compact Fluorescent Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 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. Perform normal first aid procedures. Seek medical attention as required. Inhalation: If discomfort, irritation of symptoms of pulmonary involvement should develop, remove from exposure and seek medical attention.