Sorry, your browser is not fully supported We have detected that you are using an Internet Explorer browser that is not fully compatible with this site. to work properly, please upgrade the browser to Internet Explorer version 11 or higher. Also, check to make sure you are not running in Compatibility Mode. You may also choose to use an alternate browser like Google Chrome or Firefox. Always keep your browser updated to enjoy the full experience that the web has to offer. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for chemicals are not applicable to manufactured articles such as lamps. The following Lamp Material information sheets contain applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information formatted as PDFs. Download our MSDS Guidelines (PDF) Toxicity Characteristics Leaching Procedure (TCLP) Test Results High Intensity Discharge Lamps Ecolux® low mercury products are environmentally preferable to standard fluorescent lamps pass TCLP tests and can be disposed of without costly hazardous waste fees.

What is the TCLP Test? TCLP is one of the Federal EPA test methods that are used to characterize waste as either hazardous or non-hazardous for the purpose of disposal. TCLP is an acronym for Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure. It is performed by environmental testing labs. What does the TCLP test measure? The TCLP test does not measure total mercury content; rather, it measures the potential for mercury to seep or "leach" into groundwater if a waste is landfill disposed. In the TCLP test, lamps are crushed into small pieces and mixed with an acidic solution. The acidic solution is then filtered from the lamp pieces. If less than 0.2 mg of mercury are found per liter of acidic test solution, the waste is characterized as non-hazardous waste under federal law. In most states, there are no special disposal requirements for non-hazardous waste lamps. However, some states ban landfill disposal of all mercury-container products. How does the Ecolux® fluorescent lamp design differ from traditional fluorescent lamp designs?

The mercury content of GE Ecolux® lamps has been reduced by over 80% versus traditional fluorescent lamp designs. Ecolux® lamps contain approximately 1/3000 oz of mercury or approximately 1-2%of the mercury found in a common oral thermometer. To assure long life, advanced coating technologies have been developed to minimize the absorption of mercury within the lamp. Additionally, Ecolux® lamps use an exclusive material design that helps to prevent the small amount of mercury in the lamp from forming mercury compounds which may leach into groundwater after lamp disposal.Shorkie Puppies For Sale In Tn GE's innovative, patented design gives Ecolux users "the best of both worlds" for exceptional performance and environmental responsibility.Scag Turf Tiger Cat Diesel For Sale Why do fluorescent lamps contain mercury?Payne Electronic Air Cleaner

Mercury is used to generate light in all fluorescent lamps. When electric current passes through mercury vapor, the mercury emits ultraviolet energy. When this ultra-violet energy passes through the phosphor coating, it produces light very efficiently. Today, there are no known energy efficient substitutes for mercury in fluorescent lamps. As the lamp operates, the mercury is slowly absorbed by the various internal parts of the lamp. Because mercury is consumed during lamp operation, a certain amount of mercury is necessary to achieve a long lamp life. The significantly reduced amount of mercury in Ecolux lamps is designed to optimize the balance between long lamp life and environmental concerns.The following Material information sheets contain applicable Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) information formatted as PDFs. Please click the link below to download the specific MSDS for the lamp technology you are using. Halogen Lamps (Double-Ended and Pin-Based) High Pressure Sodium Lamps (HPS)

High Intensity Dischage Lamps (HID) (Mercury Vapor) High Intensity Dischage Lamps (HID) (Metal Halide)4 ft T8 ECO 8-Foot Single Pin T8 Eco Compact Fluorescent - 42DT Compact Fluorescent - DD and DS Lamps Compact Fluorescent - DD Lamps Fluorescent - 4 Pin Lamps Fluorescent FT and CF Lamps Four Foot Bi-pin T8 Low Dose Hg Eco Metal Halide: Metalarch POWERBALL Par 30 METALARC POWERBALL PAR30 Metal Halide Metalarch Pro-Tech Par 38 ECO Metal Halide Pentron Bi-pin T5 ECO Pentron HO Bi-pin T5 ECO T8 2 FOOT FLUORESCENT LAMPS T8 4 FOOT FLUORESCENT LAMP TCLP Curvalume 32W bi pin T8 2007 TCLP Curvalume 34W bi pin T12 SS 2007TUNGSTEN HALOGEN AND INCANDESCENT LAMPS METAL HALIDE & HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM DISCHARGE LAMPS HIGH PRESSURE XENON ARC LAMPS - (SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPER HIGH MERCURY LAMPS) CERAMIC XENON LAMP - SAFETY HAZARD These lamps are under high pressure. face shields or safety glasses during handling is recommended.

Avoid applying excessive shock or stress to the lamp duringHigh Voltage: The ignition voltage presentsDo not touch the lamp during operation. The input power must be disconnected prior to attempting to service the lamp to avoid the risk of electrical shock. These lamps emit high levels of radiation that can cause severe skin burns and permanentAvoid direct exposure to the emitted or reflectedOzone Emissions: Some lamps emit ultraviolet radiation that can generate ozone. or ventilation during operation to avoid ozone accumulation which can create a respiratory hazard. These lamps can get very hot during and after operation - up to several hundred degrees centigrade. To avoid potential for serious burns, do not touch lamp during operation, or after, until lamp has adequately cooled. Disposal: It is recommended that the lamp's internal pressure is relieved prior to disposal. This is accomplished by squeezing the tip-off with pliers until the gas escapes.