MSDS

Product Safety Data Sheet for Sylvania brand Compact Fluorescent Lamps, DULUX
®
& DULUX EL
®
PSDS NO. 1.1.5
Page 3 of 3 051911
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V. HEALTH HAZARDS (Continued)
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EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Glass Cuts: Perform normal first aid procedures. Seek medical attention as required.
Inhalation: If discomfort, irritation or symptoms of pulmonary involvement develop, remove from exposure and seek medical
attention.
Ingestion: In the unlikely event of ingestion of a large quantity of material, seek medical attention.
Contact, Skin: Thoroughly wash affected area with mild soap or detergent and water and prevent further contact. Seek
medical attention if irritation occurs.
Contact, Eye: Wash eyes, including under eyelids, immediately with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention.
CARCINOGENIC ASSESSMENT (NTP ANNUAL REPORT, IARC MONOGRAPHS, OTHER): None
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VI. REACTIVITY DATA
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Stability: Stable
Conditions to avoid: None for intact lamps.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): None for intact lamps.
Hazardous Decomposition Products (including combustion products): None for intact lamps.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: Will not occur.
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VII. PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF LAMPS
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OSRAM SYLVANIA recommends that all mercury-containing lamps be recycled. For a list of lamp recyclers and to
obtain state regulatory disposal information, log onto www.lamprecycle.org.
If lamps are broken, ventilate area where breakage occurred. Clean-up with a special mercury vacuum cleaner (not a
standard vacuum cleaner) or other suitable means that avoid dust and mercury vapor generation. Take usual precautions for
collection of broken glass. Clean-up requires special care due to mercury droplet proliferation. Place materials in closed
containers to avoid generating dust.
It is the responsibility of the waste generator to ensure proper classification and disposal of waste products. To that end,
TCLP tests should be conducted on all waste products, including this one, to determine the ultimate disposition in accordance
with applicable federal, state and local regulations. Some states have specific disposal requirements for lamps containing
mercury.
Lamps which pass the EPA’s TCLP test are considered non-hazardous waste in most states. Always review your local and
state regulations which can vary. Based upon the NEMA* Standards LL 2 (Procedures for Pin-Based Compact Fluorescent
Lamp Sample Preparation and the TCLP) and LL 6 (Procedures for Integral Electronic Compact Fluorescent Lamp Sample
Preparation and the TCLP) testing protocol, ECOLOGIC
®
lamps, marked “ECO,” pass the TCLP test.
*NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) standard may be obtained from NEMA, 1300 North 17
th
Street, Suite 1847, Rosslyn, VA 22209.
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VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION - FOR BROKEN LAMPS
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Ventilation: Use adequate general and local exhaust ventilation to maintain exposure levels below the PEL or TLV limits. If
such ventilation is unavailable, use respirators as specified below.
Respiratory Protection: Use appropriate NIOSH approved respirator if airborne dust concentrations exceed the pertinent PEL
or TLV limits. All appropriate requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.134 should be met.
Eye Protection: OSHA specified safety glasses, goggles or face shield are recommended if lamps are being broken.
Protective Clothing: OSHA specified cut and puncture-resistant gloves are recommended for dealing with broken lamps.
Hygienic Practices: After handling broken lamps, wash thoroughly before eating, smoking or handling tobacco products,
applying cosmetics, or using toilet facilities.
Although OSRAM SYLVANIA attempts to provide current and accurate information herein, it makes no representations
regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information and assumes no liability for any loss, damage or injury of any kind
which may result from, or arise out of, the use of/or reliance on the information by any person.
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Issue Date: May 18, 2011 rev. E Supersedes: May 15, 2008
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In case of questions, please call: OSRAM SYLVANIA Products Inc., Safety / Environmental Engineer at: [phone]