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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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

SECTION I - PRODUCT 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 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CHEMICAL FAMILY: ALUMINATE

FORMULA: PROPRIETARY

CAS # : N/A

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INGREDIENTS

PROPRIETARY
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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/m3 Total Dust/ 5 mg/m3 Respirable Fraction

ACGIH 10 mg/m3 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.

SECTION IV- FIRST AID MEASURES (continued)

0

0

0

special

hazards

fire

reactivity health

4 – extreme

3 – high

2 – moderate

1 – slight

0 – insignificant
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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 

NIOSH filters if necessary. DO NOT allow to reach sewer.

Secure cover on waste container and identify for chemical waste disposal via appropriate corporate 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 particulates
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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 presence 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 solid, No odor

Warning Properties: None

Melting point: > 1800 ° F Freezing Point: N/A

Boiling 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 incompatible 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 irritant
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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.
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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 INFORMATION 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 USE OF THIS INFORMATION NOR DO WE OFFER ANY WARRANTY AGAINST PATENT 

INFRINGEMENT.