OSRAM SYLVANIA,INC. -- SYLVANIA FLUORESCENT LAMPS  -- 6240-00-152-2987
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SYLVANIA FLUORESCENT LAMPS
MSDS Date:06/06/1993
FSC:6240
NIIN:00-152-2987
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OSRAM SYLVANIA,INC.
Address:75 SYLAN ST.
City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-777-1900
Emergency Phone Num:508-777-1900
Preparer's Name:PRODUCT SAFETY ENGINEERNG
CAGE:KO327
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GTE PRODUCTS CORP
Address:100 ENDICOTT STREET
Box:City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Phone:508-750-8600
CAGE:52343
Company Name:OSRAM SYLVANIA,INC.
Address:75 SYLAN ST.
Box:City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Phone:508-777-1900
CAGE:KO327

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

Ingred Name:GLASS, SODA-LIME
Fraction by Wt: 75.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:FLUORIDE
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2.5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:MANGANESE (SARA III)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 MG/M3 DUST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 DUST 9394

Ingred Name:TIN
CAS:7440-31-5
RTECS #:XP7320000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9394

Ingred Name:YTTRIUM
CAS:7440-65-5
RTECS #:ZG2980000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9394

Ingred Name:TITANIUM DIOXIDE
CAS:13463-67-7
RTECS #:XR2275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9394

Ingred Name:MERCURY (SARA III)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: <0.05%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:LEAD OXIDE (LITHARGE)
CAS:1317-36-8
RTECS #:OG1750000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2-2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ARGON
CAS:7440-37-1
RTECS #:CF2300000
Fraction by Wt: <1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9394

Ingred Name:NEON
CAS:7440-01-9
RTECS #:QP4450000
Fraction by Wt: 0-<1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
ACGIH TLV:ASPHYXIANT; 9394

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ARTICLE(IAW:29CFR1910.1200) THE
    PRIMARY HAZARD IS FROM SKIN OR EYE CUTS ARISING FROM BROKEN
    LAMPS.YTTRIUM MAY CAUSE TEMPORARY LUNG DAMAGE.CHRONIC:MERCURY
    POISONING MAY CAUSE NERVE DAMAGE.TIN MAY BE DE POSITED IN THE
    LUNG(STANNOSIS).FLUORIDEMAY CAUSE KIDNEY DAMAGE AND EXCESS BONE
    CALCIFICATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS ITEM CONTAINS CRYSTALLINE SILICA
    AND LEAD OXIDE,BUT IT HAS BEEN CONVERTED INTO GLASS(WHERE IT IS
    NON-HAZARDOUS).
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN:CUTS.MERCURY POISONING:CHEST PAIN,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH,COUGHING,GINGIVITIS,SALIVATION.MANGANESE
    POISONING:FLU- LIKE SYMPTOMS(CHILLS,FEVER),WEAKESS IN THE
    LEGS,HORSENESS.FLUORIDE POISONING:SK IN RASH,SOAPY
    TASTE,VOMITING,ABDOMINAL PAIN,DIARRHEA,SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH,DIFFICULTY SPEAKING,THIRST,WEAK PULSE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNLIKELY TO AGGRIVATE EXISTING
    MEDICAL CONDITIONS UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:RENDER FIRST AID FOR CUTS.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING;WASH WITH MILD SOAP OR DETERGENT AND WATER.EYES: RENDER
    FIRST AID FOR CUTS.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION I F NEEDED.INGEST:UNLIKELY TO BE NEEDED.GET
    PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER
    FOR DISPOSAL.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.FOR MERCURY SPILLS,
    USE A MERCURY CLEANUP KIT.AVOID MERCURY VAPOR GENERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR THE CONDITION
    OF CONCERN OR USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR BROKEN LAMPS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES FOR BROKEN LAMPS.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT BULB,40 WATT.

=================  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:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.THE PRESENCE OF MERCURY MAY REQUIRE THAT A TCLP
    TEST BE PERFORMED,IN ORDER TO CLASSIFY THIS WASTE.

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