SDS

4. First-aid Measures
Glass cuts: Normal first-aid procedures. Seek medical attention as required.
Contact Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.
Contact Eyes: Wash eyes with copious amount of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Flammability: Non-Combustible
Fire Fighting materials; Use agents suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Firefighting procedures: Use self-contained breathing apparatus to prevent inhalation of dust or
fumes that may be generated from broken lamps during firefighting activities. Toxic fumes may be
generated when lamps are exposed to high temperatures.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Information regarding the clean-up of broken lamps can be found at www.epa.gov/cfl.
7. Handling and Storage
Fluorescent lamps should be stored in their original packaging whenever possible.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
No personal protection is required as long as the lamps remain intact and are not broken.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
There are no adverse effects or harm from limited exposure to the small quantity of chemicals in these
lamps.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Not applicable to these lamps since the ingredients are contained in a glass tube and sealed plastic base.
11. Toxicological Information
The mercury contained in the lamp is known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
12. Ecological Information