MSDS

INFORMATION AND APPLICABILITY
Globe Electric Company Inc. believes that under the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazards Communications Standard, a
lamp (light bulb) is exempted 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.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Description: Trade Name (as labeled) Globe Electric Company Inc. bare
spirals or Circline (for general lighting application). Consists of lamp
ballast / adapter as a unit or lamp alone, no ballast / adapter.
Manufacturer: Globe Electric Company Inc., 150 Oneida Drive,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H9R 1A8 1-800-361-6761
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON 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 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. Globe Electric Inc.
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 all are 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.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Not applicable to intact lamp.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
When exposed to high temperature, toxic fumes may be released from
broken lamps.
HEALTH CONCERNS
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 form broken lamps is the
possibility of sustaining glass cuts.
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.
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.
Ingestion - In the unlikely event of ingestion of a large quantity of
material, seek medical attention.
Contact Eye/Skin - Wash eyes/skin, including under eyelids,
immediately with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention.
PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF LAMPS
Take usual precautions for collection of broken glass. Place materials in
closed containers to avoid generating dust. A Toxicity Characteristic
Leaching Procedure (TCLP) was conducted on these products showing a
result of mercury content that is not considered hazardous waste. For
field disposal the lead in the soldering is considered hazardous waste
and must be disposed of by applicable federal, state and local
regulations.
Although Globe Electric Company Inc. attempts to provide current and
accurate information herein, it makes no representation regarding the
accuracy of 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.
COMPACT FLUORESCENT SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
Globe Electric Company Inc. | 150 Oneida Drive, Montreal, Quebec, H9R 1A8
P: 800-361-6761 F: 514-694-0896 www.globe-electric.com
MSDS-001 ISSUE DATE: 02-04-2013 D:02-014-13