GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GE LIGHTING -- SYLVANIA LUMALUX LAMPS, SYLVANIA UNALUX LAMPS  -- 6240-00-551-3098
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SYLVANIA LUMALUX LAMPS, SYLVANIA UNALUX LAMPS
MSDS Date:04/06/1995
FSC:6240
NIIN:00-551-3098
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GE LIGHTING
Address:NELA PARK NO 4310
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44112
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-266-2121/800-624-0624
Emergency Phone Num:216-266-2121
CAGE:08805
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GE LIGHTING
Address:NELA PARK NO 4705
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44112
Country:US
Phone:800-624-0624/216-266-2121
CAGE:08805
Company Name:GTE PRODUCTS CORP SYLVANIA MINIATURE LIGHTING DIV
Address:W MAIN ST
Box:City:HILLSBOROUGH
State:NH
ZIP:03244
Country:US
Phone:603-464-5533
CAGE:88204

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BARIUM (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-39-3
RTECS #:CQ8370000
Fraction by Wt: .02-<.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: .1-<1.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.05MG/M3, A3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:SODIUM (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-23-5
RTECS #:VY0686000
Fraction by Wt: .003-.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA) PERCENTAGE, 0.01-<0.05.
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: SEE ING
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:S,0.025 MG/M3; A4;96
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:GLASS
RTECS #:LK3651000
Fraction by Wt: 50-75%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3, DUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3, DUST; 9596

Ingred Name:LEAD OXIDE (LITHARGE)
CAS:1317-36-8
RTECS #:OG1750000
Fraction by Wt: ---
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ALPHA-ALUMINA (ALUMINUM OXIDE) (SARA 313)
CAS:1344-28-1
RTECS #:BD1200000
Fraction by Wt: <15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9596

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM
    EXPOSURE TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ARE EXPECTED
    FROM OCCASIONAL EXPOSURE TO BROKEN LAMPS. THE MAJOR HAZARD FROM
    BROKEN LAMPS IS THE POSSIBILIT Y OF SUSTAINING GLASS CUTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGEN ASSESSMENT: NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE
    TO LAMPS THAT ARE INTACT. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS ARE EXPECTED FROM
    OCCASIONAL EXPOSURE TO BROKEN LAMPS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GLASS CUT: PERFORM NORMAL FIRST AID PROCEDURES. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION AS REQUIRED. INHALATION: IF DISCOMFORT, IRRITATION OR
    SYMPTOMS OF PULMONARY INVOLVEMENT DEVELOP, REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AND
    SEEK ME DICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. CONTACT
    SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH MILD SOAP/DETERGENT &
    WATER. CONTACT EYE: WASH EYELIDS, IMMEDIATELY WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS
    OF WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
    PREVENT INHALATION OF DUST AND/OR FUMES THAT MAY BE GENERATED FROM
    BROKEN LAMPS DURING FIREFIGHTING ACTIVITIES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURE, TOXIC
    FUMES MAY BE RELEASED FROM BROKEN LAMPS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IF LAMPS ARE BROKEN, VENTILATE AREA WHERE
    BREAKAGE OCCURRED. CLEAN-UP WITH MERCURY VACUUM CLEANER OR OTHER
    SUITABLE MEANS TO AVOID DUST AND MERCURY VAPOR GENERATION. TAKE
    USUAL PRECAUTIONS FOR COLLECT ION OF BROKEN GLASS.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AS A MATTER OF GOOD PRACTICE, AVOID
    PROLONGED OR FREQUENT EXPOSURE TO BROKEN LAMPS UNLESS THERE IS
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF
    AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED THE PERTINENT PEL OR TLV
    LIMITS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW THE PEL OR TLV LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:OSHA SPECIFIED GLOVES FOR BROKEN LAMPS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AFETR HANDLING BROKEN LAMPS, WASH THOROUGHLY
    BEFORE EATING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYLVANIA BRAND HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS, MANUFACTURED BY OSRAM
    SYLVANIA INC. ARE EXEMPTED FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OSHA HAZARD
    COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200) BECAUSE THEY ARE ARTICLES
    . THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDEDBY OSRAM SYLVANIA INC. AS A
    COURTESY TO ITS CUSTOMERS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE FOR INTACT LAMPS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE FOR INTACT LAMPS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE FOR INTACT LAMPS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE MATERIAL IN CLOSED CONTAINERS TO AVOID
    GENERATING DUST AND MERCURY VAPOR. THE ULTIMATE DISPOSITION MUST BE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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