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# MA **TERIAL SAFETY** 

**DA TA**  **SHEET**

Compiled by: Allen Sexton Issue Date: July 26, 2011

**SECTION I -**  **PR ODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION**  **MANUFACTURER: US PHOSPHOR, LLC**  **EMERGENCY PHONE: 903 -**  **255 -**  **2853/2854 ADDRESS;**  **Hwy 82 West OTHER CALLS:**  **903 -**  **255 -**  **2790**

**Texarkana, TX**  **FAX: 903 -**  **255 -**  **2819 TRADE NAME;**  **Beacon 490PX SYNONYM:**  **LONG PERSISTENCE PHOSPHOR, DOPED STRONTIUM ALUMINATE COMMON NAME:**  **Beacon 490PX SECTION II**  **- COMPOSITI**  **ON, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CHEMICAL FAMILY:**  **ALUMINATE FORMULA:**  **PROPRIETARY CAS # :**  **N/A**

**__________________________________________________________________________ INGREDIENTS**  **PROPRIETARY**Beacon 490S Page 2 of 6

**SECTION III -**  **HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION**
**NFPA FIRE HAZARD SYMBOL:**

**Hazard Signal Word** 

### AVOID DUST **Hazards** May Cause Slight Eye Irritation (Mechanical) May Cause Slight Skin Irritation (Mechanical) May Cause Mechanical Irritation If Inhaled Carcinogen: **No Precautionary Measures**  **Treat as Nuisance dust.** Do not get in eyes , on skin or clothing Do not breathe dust Do not ingest Use only with adequate ventilation Keep container tightly closed Wash thoroughly after handling

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### INGREDIENT EXPOSURE LIMITS **PEL/TLV OSHA**  **15 mg/m 3**  

### Total Dust/ 5 mg/m **3** 

### Respirable Fraction **ACGIH 10 mg/m**  **3** 

### Inhalable / Respirable **SECTION IV -**  **FIRST AID MEASURES EYE CONTACT:**  In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes. If irritation exist contact physician
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**SECTION IV -**  **FIRST AID MEASURES (continued)** 

# 0 0 0 special hazards fire reacti vity health 4

– extreme

3

– high 2

– mo derate 1

– slight 0

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**SKIN CONTACT:** In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water; flush affected area with plenty of water; seek medical if irritation persists.. **INHALATION:** If inhaled, remove to fresh air; seek medical attention if needed **INGESTION:** If swallowed get Medical attention immediately. **SECTION V -**  **FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammable Limits**  : **(Volume % in Air):**

LEL: **N/A** UEL: **N/A Flash Point**  : **N/A Auto**  **- Ignition Temp: N/A**  **Recommended Fire Extinguishing Media** : Dry Chemical/Carbon Dioxide/Foam/Water Spray **Special/Unusual Fire Fighting Procedures** : None **SECTION VI -**  **ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES** Vacuum or sweep into approved, properly labeled container. AVOID DUST! Wear dust mask with approved NI OSH filters if necessary. DO NOT allow to reach sewer. Secure cover on waste container and identify for chemical waste disposal via appropriate corpora te procedure. Do not mix picked
- up spills of different chemicals together. Dispose of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. **NOT** a RCRA hazardous waste. **SECTION VII -**  **HANDLING AND STORAGE** Keep container tightly closed . AVOID DUST CREATION. Store in a cool dry area. **SECTION VIII -**  **EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDED VENTILATION:**  Local exhaust ventilation at generation points for particulatesBeacon 490S Page 4 of 6

**SECTION VIII -**  **EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION (continued) RESPIRATOR**  : Any dust, mist or fume respirator, except single
- use or disposable respirator or appropriate particle filter as defined in 42CFR84 depending on the potential for the p resence of oil particles in air and the filter efficiency (95, 99 or 99.97%) needed. **EYE PROTECTION** : Minimum of glasses with side shields or chemical workers goggles should be used **SKIN PROTECTION** : Plastic or rubber gloves should be used. Lab Coat. **SECTION IX -**  **PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and Odor:**  Cream colored s olid , No odor **Warning Properties:** None **Melting point:** > 1800 ° F **Freezing Point** : N/A **B oiling point**  : N/A **pH** (10% in water) 10 **Specific Gravity (H2O=1)** : 3.65 **% Solubility in Water:** 0.3 g/l @ 20° C **Vapor Density** : N/A **% Volatiles by Volume:** N/A **Vapor Pressure** : @ 20oC: ND **SECTION X -**  **STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Hazardous Reactivity:**  Compound is considered stable. Compound is inc ompatible with acids. Thermally stable > 1800 °F. Will NOT polymerize. Avoid contact with acids. **SECTION XI -**  **TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION INHALATION:**  Slightly acutely toxic; irritant **SKIN CONTACT** : Moderate skin irritantBeacon 490S Page 5 of 6

**SECTION XI -**  **TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (continued) SKIN ABSORPTION**  : N/A **EYE CONTACT** : May cause minor eye irritation (mechanical) **INGESTION** : N/A **EFFECTS OF ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE** : None currently known **EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE** None currently known. **SECTION XII -**  **ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION** No data available **SECTION XIII -**  **DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION** Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of this substance. **SECTION XIV -**  **TRANSPORT INFORMATION Not**  Regulated by DOT **SECTION XV -**  **REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA:**  Registered under the Toxic Substance Control Act **. SARA Title III, SECT. 313:**  Not Listed **.**Beacon 490S Page 6 of 6

**SECTION XVI -**  **OTHER INFORMATION** TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AND RELIABLE AS OF THE DATE COMPILED. HOWEVER, NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR GUARANTEE IS MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR COMPLETENESS. US PHOSPHOR DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESULTS OBTAINED BY THE APPLICATION OF THIS INFORMATI ON OR THE SAFETY OR SUITABILITY OF OUR PRODUCTS. USERS ARE ADVISED TO MAKE THEIR OWN TESTS TO DETERMINE THE SAFETY AND SUITABILITY OF EACH SUCH PRODUCT OR PRODUCT COMBINATION FOR THEIR OWN PURPOSES. WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR FROM THE US E OF THIS INFORMATION NOR DO WE OFFER ANY WARRANTY AGAINST PATENT INFRINGEMENT.