MSDS

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements for
materials are not applicable to manufactured articles in which individuals would not be subjected to materials
contained in the article during its normally intended use. The information in this document is provided as a
courtesy and is intended to provide relevant information in the event the articles it covers are encountered during
unintended, or abnormal, circumstances.
Section 7. Lamp disposal procedures
Normal precautions should be taken for the collection of glass particles in the event a lamp is broken.
Waste Disposal Method: All fluorescent lamps contain some amount of mercury. When a compact fluorescent
lamp is to be disposed, it is subject to the current EPA Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) disposal
criteria. This test is used to determine if an item can be managed of as hazardous or non-hazardous waste.
All disposal options should be evaluated with respect to federal, state, and local requirements. Before disposing
of waste lamps, check with federal, state, and/or local officials for current guidelines and regulations. Viavolt
encourages recycling of its products through qualified recycling facilities.
Section 8. Control measures
Respiratory Protection: None. NIOSH-approved respirator should be used if large quantities of lamps are being
broken for disposal.
Ventilation: Avoid inhalation of any airborne dust. Provide local exhaust when disposing of large quantities of
lamps.
Hand and Eye Protection: Appropriate hand and eye protection should be worn when disposing of lamps and/or
handling broken glass.
Section 9. Regulatory information
As a product, these mercury-containing lamps, when shipped in the manufacturer’s original packaging, are not
regulated by air, truck, or ocean shipment. As a waste, these lamps may be regulated in various states and local
communities. This safety data sheet does not constitute “knowledge of the waste” in certain jurisdictions.