MSDS

Philips Lighting Company
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873-4186
Tel: [phone]
A Division of
Philips Electronics North American Corporation
Lamp Material Data Sheet (LMDS)
Product: Philips Metal Halide Lamps
MH, MHT, MP, MS Types -
All wattages
Philips Lighting Company
LMDS #: MH-12000
Date: 12/19/2012
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Section 1. Manufacturer and Contact Information
Philips Lighting Company A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873-4186
24 HR Emergency Phone Number: [phone] CHEMTREC
Other Information Calls: [phone] Philips Lighting Technical Information
Section 2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
These lamps contain the following materials: Exposure Limits
Material (CAS #) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV PERCENTAGE
(
mg/m
3
) (mg/m
3
) (by weight)
Inert Materials (glass, metal) ~98%
Mercury (7439-97-6) 0.1 0.025 <0.03%
Sodium Iodide (7681-82-5) <0.02%
Yttrium Vanadate* (7440-65-5) 1.0 2.0 ~0.5%
* Coated outer bulbs only.
Possible exposure to non-inert materials will only result if both the outer bulb and the inner arc tube are broken.
Section 3. Physical Properties
Not applicable to an intact lamp. The outer bulb is borosilicate glass, the base is brass or nickel-plated brass, and the
inner envelope (arc tube) is ceramic. Other chemical or physical characteristics are not applicable.
Section 4. Fire and Explosion Hazards
The outer glass bulb encloses an inner ceramic arc tube. There is a vacuum or low pressure fill within the outer bulb. If
the lamp is dropped or struck, a possible implosion could result which might cause flying glass particles.
WARNING: The arc tubes of metal halide lamps are designed to operate at high pressures and temperatures (up to
1200°C). If the arc tube ruptures for any reason, the outer bulb may break and shards of extremely hot glass may be
discharged into the surrounding environment, with the associated risk of property damage or personal injury.