MSDS

Compact Fluorescent Safety Specifications
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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.
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.
Tin:
Contact, ingestion or inhalation may cause one or more of the following symptoms: eye irritation, skin
irritation, and respiratory system irritation.
Manganese:
Contact, ingestion or inhalation may cause one or more of the following symptoms: Parkinson’s,
asthenia, insomnia, mental confusion, metal fume fever, dry throat, cough, chest tightness, dyspnea, rales, flu-like
fever, low- back pain, vomiting, malaise fatigue, and kidney damage.
Yttrium:
Contact, ingestion or inhalation may cause one or more of the following symptoms: eye irritation,
pulmonary irritation, and possible liver damage.
Antimony:
Contact, ingestion or inhalation may cause one or more of the following symptoms: eye irritation, skin
irritation, nose irritation, mouth irritation, throat irritation, cough dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
stomach cramps, insomnia, anorexia, and unable to smell properly.
Fluoride:
Fluoride – containing dust may cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory tract. Swallowing fluoride
may cause a salty or soapy taste, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, shortness of breath, difficulty in speaking,
thirst, and weakness of the pulse.
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V. PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF LAMPS
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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.
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ALTHOUGH TOSPO 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.
Jan.2010