Mercury Vapor Lamps (Mercury Vapor Light Bulbs)

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The bulbs have an inner quartz tube containing the mercury vapor discharge. This is enclosed by an outer glass bulb that filters out harmful short-wavelength ultraviolet (UV) radiation.</p> <p>There are two types of mercury vapor light bulbs sold in the U.S.</p> <ul> <li>"T" type light bulbs have a self-extinguishing feature that shuts off the light within 15 minutes after the outer bulb is broken.</li> <li>"R" type light bulbs do not have a self-extinguishing feature. They should only be installed in light fixtures that are fully enclosed by a lens of glass or plastic, or used only in areas where people will not be exposed to UV radiation if the outer bulb breaks.</li> </ul> <p><a href="#top"><img alt="Back to Top Arrow" border="0" src="/media/74280/download"></a></p> <hr> <h2><a id="rb" name="rb"></a>Benefits - Risks</h2> <p>Under normal operating conditions mercury vapor lamps provide efficient, long-lasting sources of light. However, if the outer bulb breaks, and the inner tube continues to produce unshielded light, intense UV radiation is emitted. UV exposure at this level can cause eye and skin burns, blurred or double vision, headaches, and nausea.</p> <p>It can be difficult to know if you are exposed to harmful levels of UV radiation exposure because the symptoms can take several hours to appear.</p> <p><a href="#top"><img alt="Back to Top Arrow" border="0" src="/media/74280/download"></a></p> <hr> <h2><a id="ip" name="ip"></a>Information for the Public</h2> <p>Ultraviolet radiation burns from high intensity mercury vapor light bulbs are a public health concern, especially in schools and other indoor facilities where the light bulbs may be subject to damage. The best way to reduce the risk of burns is to use fully-enclosed fixtures or self-extinguishing "T" type mercury vapor light bulbs in facilities where the public can be exposed to the UV radiation from a broken bulb.</p> <p>For more information, see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c0d231e6-6a6d-4fd0-b755-af0534c20aaf" href="/radiation-emitting-products/alerts-and-notices/ultraviolet-radiation-burns-high-intensity-metal-halide-and-mercury-vapor-lighting-remain-public" title="Ultraviolet Radiation Burns from High Intensity Metal Halide and Mercury Vapor Lighting Remain a Public Health Concern">Ultraviolet Radiation Burns from High Intensity Metal Halide and Mercury Vapor Lighting Remain a Public Health Concern</a> (December 6, 2005)</p> <p><a href="#top"><img alt="Back to Top Arrow" border="0" src="/media/74280/download"></a></p> <hr> <h2><a id="lrs" name="lrs"></a>Laws, Regulations & Standards</h2> <p>Manufacturers of electronic radiation emitting products sold in the United States are responsible for compliance with the <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2010-title21/html/USCODE-2010-title21-chap9-subchapV-partC-sec360ii.htm">Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, Chapter V, Subchapter C - Electronic Product Radiation Control</a>.</p> <p>Manufacturers of mercury vapor lamps are responsible for compliance with all applicable requirements of Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (Subchapter J, Radiological Health) Parts 1000 through 1005:</p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=1000">1000 - General</a></p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=1002">1002 - Records and Reports</a></p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=1003">1003 - Notification of defects or failure to comply</a></p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=1004">1004 - Repurchase, repairs, or replacement of electronic products</a></p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=1005">1005 - Importation of electronic products</a></p> <p>In addition, mercury vapor lamps must comply with radiation safety performance standards in Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (Subchapter J, Radiological Health) Parts 1010 and 1040.30:</p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=1010">1010 - Performance standards for electronic products: general</a></p> <p class="nudge-right"><a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?FR=1040.30">1040.30 - High-intensity mercury vapor discharge lamps</a></p> <p><a href="#top"><img alt="Back to Top Arrow" border="0" 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