Philips L 1261 - HPA user manual

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: L 1250 - HPM, L 1261 - HPA
(325779, 305581) Revised: 6/01
SECTION 1: MANUFACTURER
Manufacturer's Name and Address: Philips Lighting Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
200 Franklin Square Drive
Somerset, NJ 08875
Emergency Telephone No.: (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC
(732) 563-3197 Environmental
Other Information Calls: (800) PLC-BULB

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Page 2 of 5 SECTION 3: CHEMICAL/PHYSICAL DATA These items are light bulbs. . The bulb is quartz. HPA lamps are about 30 cm long; HPM lamps are either 24 or 37 cm long. Other chemical or physical characteristics are not applicable. SECTION 4: FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA THE BULB WALL OF THIS ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE LAMP IS COMPOSED OF QUARTZ AND IS DESIGNED FOR USE ONLY WITH PROPER FIXTURES, IGNITORS AND BALLASTS. THE LAMP OPERATES UNDER HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES AS HIGH AS

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Page 3 of 5 SECTION 6: HEALTH HAZARD DATA WARNING: THIS LAMP EMITS SHORTWAVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION WHICH IS HARMFUL TO SKIN AND EYES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN BURNS AND EYE INFLAMMATION. USE ONLY IN EQUIPMENT SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ARC TUBE RUPTURE AND FROM ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS LAMP BE USED IN FIXTURES HAVING A SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH. LEAD IODIDE IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY IARC, NT

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Page 4 of 5 SECTION 7: PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (Cont'd) Safe Handling: Read and Follow the installation/operating instructions listed below to help reduce risk of personal injury and property damage and help prevent early lamp failure: 1) Before lamp installation/replacement, shut power off & allow lamp & fixture to cool to avoid electrical shock & potential burn hazards. 2) Protect lamp from abrasions & scratches. Do not install or use cracked or broken lamp. If lamp c

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L 1250 - HPM, L 1261 - HPA Page 5 of 5 SECTION 9: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & COMMENTS No restrictions as product shipped by truck, air or water. Spent lamps may require D008 RCRA classification. If state adopts universal waste rule, spent lamps can be shipped using common carrier and bills-of-lading. Contact your state environmental agency for guidance. Prepared: 8/9/95 S21-95001 A division of 200 Franklin Square Drive Philips Electronics North America Corporation P.O. Box