BDXHF - M400/BU/HOR (MERCURY VAPOR LAMP)

Product Identification

Product ID:M400/BU/HOR (MERCURY VAPOR LAMP)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6240
NIIN:00-370-5862
MSDS Number: BDXHF

Responsible Party
GTE PRODUCTS CORP LIGHTING PRODUCTS GROUP
60 BOSTON ST
SALEM, MA 01970-2147
US

Emergency Phone: 508-740-3300

Info Phone: 508-740-3300

Cage: 58854

Contractor
PURE-AIR CORP (508-823-1111)
UNKNOW SALEM, MA 01970-2147 US

Telephone: 508-740-3300

Cage: 43817

Ingredients

MERCURY (SARA III)

CAS: 7439-97-6

RTECS: OV4550000

OSHA PEL S, C, 0.1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: S, 0.05 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


BARIUM (SARA III)

CAS: 7440-39-3

RTECS: CQ8370000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3; 9192


CALCIUM

CAS: 7440-70-2

RTECS: EV8040000


THORIUM DIOXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1314-20-1

RTECS: XO6950000


TUNGSTEN

CAS: 7440-33-7

RTECS: YO7175000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3/ 10 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3/10 STEL;9192

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED FOR THIS SM AMT OF MERCURY

First Aid

First Aid:CNTCT MD. REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:COVER FINE DROPLETS W/CALCIUM POLYSILFIDE &
EXCESS SULFUR. COMBINE IN STOPPERED BOTTLE. HOLD FOR PURIFICATION
OR SALE.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAKE SURE AREA IS WELL VENT IF GLASS
IS BROKEN

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED
Ventilation:GEN ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:YES
Supplemental Safety and Health
BARIUM CALCIUM & THORIUM OXIDE IN VERY SM QTY SINTERED TO TUNGSTEN
ELECTRODE. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SHOWN ARE FOR MERCURY.

Chemical Properties

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:674F
Spec Gravity:13.6
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENES, AMMONIA GASES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:EXCERCISE CARE IN HANDLING BROKEN GLASS

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