Philips Fluorescent Lamp manual Precautions for Safe Handling and USE, Control Measures

MSDS -- ALTO‘ Fluorescent Lamps

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SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Normal precautions should be taken for the collection of broken glass.

Waste Disposal Method: At the end of rated life, when this lamp is removed from service, it will be subjected to the current Toxic Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) prescribed by the Environmental Protection Agency. This test is used to determining whether an item is a hazardous waste or a non-hazardous waste under current E. P. A. definition. Philips Lighting will provide the test data on request. This result will allow the generator to evaluate all of the disposal options, which may be available in the particular state in which the generator’s facility is located. The generator should check with federal, state and local officials for their guidance. In most states ALTO lamps are considered non-hazardous subtitle D waste. Philips encourages recycling of its products by qualified recyclers.

SECTION 8: CONTROL MEASURES

Respiratory Protection: Appropriate dust mask 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 large quantities of lamps or handling broken lamps.

SECTION 9: REGULATORY INFORMATION

As a product these mercury containing lamps being shipped in the manufacturer’s original packaging are not regulated by air, truck or ocean shipment. As a waste, spent ALTO fluorescent lamps maybe regulated in various states and local communities. This material safety data sheet does not constitute “knowledge of the waste”, in certain jurisdictions. TCLP data will be furnished upon request.

January 1996	Revised 8/02
S09-96003