Philips MHC-08100A, MHC-08100B manual Health Hazards, Lamp Disposal Procedures, Control Measures

Section 5. Reactivity

Incompatibility: If using a lamp support, ensure it is electrically isolated to avoid possible decomposition of the bulb glass.

Section 6. Health Hazards

Other than exposure to high operating temperatures, there are no health hazards associated with an intact lamp.

WARNING: These lamps can cause serious skin burns and eye inflammation from short wave ultraviolet radiation if the outer envelope of the lamp is broken or punctured. Do not use where people will remain for more than a few minutes when the envelope is broken unless adequate shielding or other safety precautions are used. Certain lamps that will automatically extinguish when the outer envelope is broken are available commercially.

The inner envelope is composed of a ceramic material containing elemental mercury and small amounts of thallium and other iodides. In the event the inner envelope is broken, avoid inhalation of any vapors or skin contact with any of the fragments or contents.

Thallium is a cumulative poison. It, or its salts, can be absorbed through the skin. If they are ingested, they can be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract. Seek competent medical help for all exposures. Although the amount of thallium in the inner envelope is small, avoid breaking the lamps. If lamps are broken, use adequate personal protection and ventilation.

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: These lamps contain some amount of mercury. When a 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 as hazardous or non-hazardous waste. These lamps are not TCLP compliant and should be managed as a hazardous waste under the EPA Universal Waste Rules.

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. Philips encourages recycling of its products through qualified recycling facilities.

Section 8. Control Measures

Respiratory Protection: None while operating. 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.

This document supercedes previous document: MHC-08100A Dated 09/02/2008

MHC-08100 dated 06/08/2008.

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.