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 Compact Fluorescent Lamps CFL-ni – All Types
ALTO and non-ALTO: PL-C, PL-H, PL-L, PL-Q, PL-S, PL-T
Philips Lighting Company
LMDS #: CFN – 10001A
Date: 03/15/2011
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Section 1. Manufacturer and Contact Information
Philips Lighting Company 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 may contain the following materials: Exposure Limits in Air
Material (CAS #) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV PERCENTAGE
mg/m
3
mg/m
3
by weight
Inert Materials (glass/metals) - - ~98.0%
Phosphor Powder
(as Nuisance Dust) 15 10 <2.0%
Yttrium Oxide (as Yttrium) (1314-36-9) 1 1 <0.5%
Barium Magnesium Aluminate (63774-55-0) n/a n/a <0.1%
Cerium Magnesium Aluminate (67542-72-7) n/a 10 <0.1%
Indium (7740-74-6) 0.1 0.1 <0.15%
Bismuth (7440-69-9) 0.1 n/a <0.15%
Mercury (7439-97-6) 0.1 0.025 <0.025%
Isotope (Kr
85
or H
3
) (713983-27-2/10028-17-8) - - <100ηCi
The Phosphor Powder materials are ceramic phosphors. The ceramics are Cerium/Barium Aluminate and Yttrium Oxide.
The PEL and TLV are given where available for the base materials. There is no data for the ceramics as mixtures.
Section 3. Physical Properties
Not applicable to an intact lamp. These items are light bulbs in various shapes, configurations, and designs. All contain
small glass fluorescent tubes, a plastic housing, and various pin-style bases for use in specific fixtures/sockets. Some
lamps may contain isotopes (nanoCurie quantities) to aid in lamp starting - Product packaging is appropriately labeled.
Section 4. Fire and Explosion Hazards
Not applicable to an intact lamp. If subjected to extreme heat, the plastic and glass components of the lamp may crack
or melt and the lamp may emit toxic fumes.