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V. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to avoid: None for intact lamps.
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): None for intact lamps.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None for intact lamps.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: Will not occur.
VI. HEALTH HAZARDS
THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT. No adverse
effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter of good practice, avoid
prolong or frequent exposure to broken lamps unless there is adequate ventilation. The major hazard
from broken lamps is the possibility of sustaining glass cuts.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO BROKEN LAMPS BY INHALATION, INGESTION, OR
CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYE.
Mercury – Exposure to high concentration of vapors for brief periods can cause acute symptoms such as
chest pains, shortness of breath, coughing, gingivitis, and salivation.
Inert gases – Inert gases such as Argon, Neon, and Xenon can cause asphyxia by displacing the ambient
oxygen. Some symptoms of asphyxia are headache and dizziness.
Tin/Lead Solder – Ingestion or inhalation of dust or fumes must be avoided. Lead is toxic and cumulative,
affecting the kidneys, reproductive system, and nervous system. Symptoms of chronic overexposure include
insomnia, weakness, irritability, constipation and stomach pains. Tin is not regarded as toxic but excessive
exposure can cause fever.
VII. PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSAL OF LAMPS
If lamps are broken, ventilate area where breakage occurred. Clean up with mercury 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 generator to ensure proper classification of waste products. To that end,
TCLP tests should be conducted on all waste products to determine the ultimate disposition in
accordance with all applicable local regulations.