MSDS
Compact Fluorescent Safety Specifications
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Product Composition
· Our product do not contain Nanomaterials.
· When mixed with an equal weight of water, Our product will not produce a solution with a pH less than or
equal to 2 or greater than or equal to 12.5.
THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEATH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT. No adverse
effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter of good practice, avoid prolonged or
frequent exposure to broken lamps unless there is adequate ventilation. The major hazard from broken lamps is the
possibility of sustaining glass cuts.
Mercury –The mercury concentration in the air as a result of breakage of one or a small number of fluorescent
lamps should result in no significant to the individual. However, if breaking a large number of lamps for disposal,
appropriate industrial hygiene monitoring and controls should be implemented to minimize airborne levels or surface
contamination. We recommend a well-ventilated area, and local exhaust ventilation or personal protective
equipment.
Glass—Glass dust is considered to be physiologically inert and as such has an OSHA exposure limits of
15-mg/cubic meter for total dust and 5-mg/cubic meter for respirable dust. Perform normal first aid procedures. Seek
medical attention as required.
Phosphor –There have been no significant adverse effects on humans by ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, or eye
contact. Antimony, manganese, yttrium and tin compounds are characterized by OSHA as hazardous chemicals;
however, due to their insolubility, relatively low toxicity and small amount present in the phosphor and lamp, these
materials do not present a significant hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp.
Yttrium –Contact, ingestion or inhalation may cause one or more of the following symptoms: eye irritation,
pulmonary irritation, and possible liver damage.
Aluminum Oxide (Alumina) – Alumina is a non-toxic material which is very low in free silica content. Sharp-edged
particles can irritate the eyes, perhaps the skin, and definitely the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Krypton-85 Contained in Glow Switch – The radiation emitted by Kr-85 is 99.6% beta which is completely
absorbed by the glass envelope of the glow switch and 0.4% gamma which is not. This radiation is, however, 100 to
200 times less than that allowable for clocks and watches. In the unlikely event of the glow switch breaking, the
traces of krypton-85 gas immediately disperses in the air. Krypton gas and its radioactive isotope are inert (they do
not react chemically with other substances) and are not absorbed by the body.
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V. Procedures for Disposal of Lamps
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Take usual precautions for collection of broken glass. Place materials in closed containers to avoid generating dust.
A Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) was conducted on these products showing a result of mercury
content that is not considered hazardous waste. For field disposal the lead in the soldering is considered hazardous
waste and must be disposed of by applicable federal, state and local regulations.
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ALTHOUGH Safavieh attempts to provide current and accurate information herein, it makes no representation
regarding the accuracy of completeness of the information and assumes no liability for any loss, damage or injury of
any kind which may result from or arise out of the use of/or reliance on the information by any person.