MSDS

Sea Gull Lighting
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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significant adverse effects reported in humans by any of these routes during the many years of its manufacture and use.
The phosphor is somewhat similar to the inert mineral apatite (calcium phosphate-fluorides) that occur in nature.
Antimony, manganese, yttrium and tin compounds are characterized by OSHA as hazardous chemicals, as are most
metals. However, due to their insolubility, relatively low toxicity and small amount present in the phosphor and the
lamp, these materials do not present a significant hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp.
Mercury
Neither the mercury nor the phosphor concentration in air produced as a result of breaking one or a small number of
compact fluorescent lamps should result in significant exposures to the individual. Where a large quantity of lamps is
intentionally broken, for example, in a drum-top crusher, work should be done in a well-ventilated area, and local
exhaust ventilation or personal protective equipment may be needed. Also, appropriate industrial hygiene monitoring
and controls should be implemented to minimize airborne levels or surface contamination. Sea Gull Lighting
recommends lamp recycling when large quantity lamp disposal is required. See: www.lamprecycle.org for a list of lamp
recyclers.
UV
The Ultraviolet energy emitted by compact fluorescent lamps complies with the Photobiological safety requirements in
IESNA RP-27.1 & IESNA RP27.3. (CFL lamps also comply with CIE S009: 2002.)
4. DISPOSAL CONCERNS
TCLP
A Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) test conducted on traditional compact fluorescent lamp designs for
mercury could possibly cause the lamps to be classified as a hazardous waste due to the mercury content or lead
content (in the case of screw-based compact fluorescent lamps). While small numbers of these lamps placed in ordinary
trash may not appreciably affect the nature or method of disposal of the trash, under many circumstances disposal of
large quantities may be regulated. Lamp recycling is recommended for large quantity disposal. Review your waste
handling practices to assure that lamps are disposed properly and contact your state environmental department for any
regulations that may apply. To check state regulations or to locate a recycler, go to www.lamprecycle.org.
Electronic Ballast
Traditional Electronic Ballast screw-based compact fluorescent lamps would most likely fail the TCLP test for Lead.
Dispose in accordance with local regulations; recycling is recommended for large quantity disposal. Lead-free Ballasts
meet the EC directive 2002/95/EC for RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances).
Plastic Material
The plastic material used in a compact fluorescent lamp can be recycled during the lamp recycling process.