CEC TUNGSTEN HALOGEN LAMPS/GENERAL LIGHTING HALOGEN

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

A. OPERATING LAMPS Consult the OSRAM SYLVANIA Product Catalog or relevant technical data sheets for complete warnings, operating and installation guides for specific lamp types. WARNING: Burns: All tungsten halogen lamps operate at higher temperatures than standard incandescent lamps; some as high as 1832ºF, 1000ºC. Therefore, caution must be used when replacing lamps. Allow enough time for lamp to cool before attempting replacement. Shattering: Some tungsten halogen lamps are at high pressure at all times and may unexpectedly shatter. Care must be taken to read and follow the directions and warnings accompanying the specific product to avoid personal injury and/or property damages. UV Radiation: Some tungsten halogen lamps produce UV (ultraviolet) radiation which can cause shin burns and/or eye injury if not properly shielded. Care must be taken to read and follow the directions and warnings accompanying the specific product to avoid personal injury. B. LAMP MATERIALS THERE ARE NO KNOWN HEALTH HAZARDS FROM EXPOSURE TO LAMPS ARE INTACT. No adverse effects are expected from occasional exposure to broken lamps. As a matter of good practice, avoid prolonged or frequent exposure to broken lamps unless there is adequate ventilation. The major hazard from broken lamps is the possibility of sustaining glass cuts. NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards and/or NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards lists the following effects of overexposure to the chemicals/materials tabulated below when they are inhaled, ingested, or contacted with skin or eye: Hydrogen Bromide – Short-term exposure to hydrogen bromide may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. It will cause a burn when a solution is splashed onto skin or into eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to hydrogen bromide may cause irritation of the nose and throat with mucous production and indigestion. Copper – Inhalation of fumes can cause “Metal Fume Fever” with symptoms of chills, fever, nausea, cough, dry throat, weakness, muscle aches, and a sweet metallic taste in the mouth. Contact may cause mechanical irritation of the skin and eyes. Ingestion may cause irritation to the stomach lining or intestines. Aluminum – Aluminum is a non-toxic material which may cause irritation to the eyes skin and respiratory system. Quartz, Fused – Fibrosis of lungs causing shortness of breath and coughing has been associated with silica exposure. Glass – Glass dust is considered to be physiologically inert and as such, has an OSHA exposure limit of 15 mg/cubic meter for total dust and 5 mg/cubic meter for respirable dust. The ACGIH TLVs for particulates not otherwise classified are 10 mg/cubic meter for total dust 3 mg/cubic meter for respirable dust. Tungsten – Inhalation of dust may cause mild irritation of nose and throat. Contact may cause mechanical irritation of skin and eyes. Molybdenum – Oxides have caused irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat; weight loss and digestive disturbances in the experimental animals. .