SDS

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Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable
Unknown Toxicity
97% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Other information
No information available
Interactions with Other Chemicals
No information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Glass & Metal –
The glass tube used in a standard fluorescent lamp is manufactured from soda-lime glass and is essentially similar
but not identical to that used throughout the glass industry for bottles and other common consumer items. The
end-caps on the lamp are generally aluminum. The cathodes in the lamps are made of tungsten. The tungsten coil
is covered by emission material. The emission material consists of triple carbonate, ZrO2 , 5% NC/Butyl acetate,
Emission material in the tube in quantity of 4-8mg/lamp depending on types. None of these materials would
present a potential hazard in the event of breakage of the lamp, aside from the obvious ones due to broken glass.
Phosphor –
The fluorescent lamp uses a mixture of rare earth elements such as yttrium, Europium, Cerium, Terbium as
either an oxide or as a phosphate, aluminate. These phosphors produce better lamp efficiency and color rendition.
The phosphor components may vary slightly depending on the color of the lamp (cool white, day light, etc.).
Normally a T8 36W fluorescent lamp has approximately 4grams of the phosphor in it. It depends on the type.
Solid Mercury –
Mercury is present in small amounts in solid mercury in all fluorescent lamps. The overall fleet average for all
Safavieh lamps, for T8 18W 30W 36W 58W they are less than 3.5 milligrams.
The amount of mercury present in any given lamp complies with the requirements of the RoHS Directive
2002/95/EC&2011/65/EU.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical
attention is required. First aid is upon rupture of sealed CFL bulb.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15
minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area.
Seek immediate medical attention/advice.
Skin contact Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and
plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water.