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Mercury Vapor Lamps

Description

High-intensity mercury vapor discharge lamp means any lamp including any "mercury vapor" and "metal halide" lamp, with the exception of the tungsten filament self-ballasted mercury vapor lamp, incorporating a high-pressure arc discharge tube that has a fill consisting primarily of mercury and that is contained within an outer envelope.
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Performance Standards For Light-Emitting Products (21 CFR 1040.30)

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Industry Guidance

Reporting Guide - High Intensity Mercury Vapor Discharge Lamps PDF September 1995
Reporting Guide - Annual Reports on Radiation Safety Testing of Mercury Vapor Lamps PDF September 1995
Quality Control Practices - Mecury Vapor Lamp Performance Standard PDF May 1980
Guidance - Applicability of the Performance Standard for High-Intensity Mercury Vapor Discharge Lamps (21 CFR 1040.30)

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