Philips PL-C Operating and maintenance instructions

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Revised 8/02
PRODUCT: PL-C 13W, 18W, 26W Compact Fluorescent Page 1 of 3
SECTION 1: MANUFACTUERER
Manufacturer’s Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875
Emergency Telephone Number: [phone] CHEMTREC
[phone] Safety and Compliance
Other Information Calls: [phone]
SECTION 2: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PEL ACGIH APPROX. WT. %
mg/m3 mg/m3
Phosphor Powder 15 10 less than 2
Yttrium Oxide: EU(1314-36-9) 1 3
Cerium Magnesium
Aluminate:Tb (67542-72-7) 10
Hydrogen-3 less than 50 nCi
Mercury (7439-97-6) .1 .025 less than .02
Ceiling 8 hr. TWA
SECTION 3: CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL DATA
Not applicable. This item is a light bulb with glass tubes and polycarbonate base.
A division of
Philips Electronics North America Corporation 200 Franklin Square Drive P.O. Box 6800
Somerset, NJ 08875-6800
Tel: [phone]

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SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA NOT APPLICABLE -- under extreme heat, glass envelope
might melt or crack.
SECTION 5: REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Lamp is stable.
Polymerization: Not applicable.
Incompatibility: Glass will react with Hydrofluoric Acid.
SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Not applicable to the intact lamp. Breakage of the lamp may result in some exposure to the
phosphor powder dust and to a very little amount of elemental mercury vapor. No adverse
affects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps, but as a matter of good practice,
prolonged or frequent exposure should be avoided through the use of adequate ventilation during
disposal of large quantities of lamps.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID: NORMAL FIRST AID PROCEDURE FOR GLASS CUTS IF
SUCH OCCUR THROUGH LAMP BREAKAGE.

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SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Normal precautions should be taken for collection of broken glass.
Waste Disposal Method: At the end of rated life, when this lamp is removed from service, it will
be subjected to the current Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) prescribed by the
Environmental Protection Agency. This test is used to determining whether an item is a
hazardous waste or a non-hazardous waste under current E. P. A. definition. These lamps would
fail the TCLP test and would be considered hazardous under the Universal Waste Rules.
Generators should evaluate all of the disposal options, which may be available in the particular
state in which the generator’s facility is located. The generator should check with federal, state
and local officials for their guidance. Philips encourages recycling of its products by qualified
recyclers.
SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask should be used if large quantities of lamps are
being broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust. Provide local exhaust when disposing of
large quantities of lamps.
Hand and Eye Protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn when disposing
of large quantities of lamps or handling broken lamps.
SECTION 9: REGULATORY INFORMATION
As a product these mercury containing lamps being shipped in the manufacturer’s original
packaging are not regulated by air, truck or ocean shipment. As a waste, these spent fluorescent
lamps would be regulated in various states and local communities. This material safety data sheet
does not constitute “knowledge of the waste”, in certain jurisdictions.
5/5/97
Revised 8/02 S08-97006