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Background

EXIT signs that glow in the dark often contain a radioactive gas called
tritium. These signs do not require electricity or batteries and can be used
where it is hard to install electric signs, such as above doors.
Tritium, also known as 3H or H-3, is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. In
EXIT signs the gas is contained in sealed glass tubes lined with a lightemitting compound. The tritium gives off low-energy beta radiation that
causes the lining to glow.

Tritium EXIT signs must NOT be disposed of as normal trash. Damaged
signs could contaminate the area and require expensive cleanup.
To dispose of a sign properly, a general licensee must transfer the sign to a
specific licensee-such as a manufacturer, distributor, licensed radioactive
waste broker or licensed low- level radioactive waste disposal facility.
General licensees may be inspected by the NRC or an Agreement State
and may face penalties for violating the regulations.

A tritium exit sign should glow green or red in the dark and should have
a permanent warning label that mentions tritium, 3H or H-3; displays the
three- bladed radiation warning symbol; and states "Caution-Radioactive
Materials." If all four letters in EXIT are fully lit, the sign is working properly.
If not, the sign may be damaged or have reached the end of its working life.

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Why Proper Disposal

Packaging & Transportation

Manufacturers and distributors of tritium EXIT signs are "specific licensees,"
meaning they must apply for and receive a radioactive materials license
from the NRC or an Agreement State.
Facilities that use tritium EXIT signs are considered "general licensees,"
meaning they do not need a specific license to use the signs. The signs,
considered "generally licensed devices," are designed to be inherently
safe so they can be used without the need for radiation training. However,
the signs are still subject to certain regulatory requirements and should be
properly disposed.

Veolia will work with you through the entire process to make sure you can
safely handle, package and ship your tritium exit signs. Before shipping,
we'll perform a quality control check to make sure all the paperwork is
completed correctly to ensure the process goes as smooth as possible.

Our ReturnPak kit meets the general package design requirements of 49
CFR 173.410 and comes with an attached prepaid return shipping label,
UN2911 DOT label, bubble wrap for filling void space between the exit
signs, instructions and pre-addressed transfer notification letters for you to
mail to the NRC and appropriate state agency.
After you receive the kit, simply follow the instructions to fill, seal and ship
the box using the prepaid return shipping label. Your box of tritium exit
signs will be delivered to our approved processor within 3-5 business days.
A confirmation letter of receipt and disposal is available upon request.
Damaged signs are quoted on a case by case base and for futher info
please contact Veolia Customer Service.

Cat.#

37787

18-IV 	

SKU

SUPPLY-334

Description

Tritium Exit Sign
Disposal Per Sign

Dimensions

Dependent On
The Number Of
Signs Requiring
Disposal

UN Rating

None

Description

Capacity

ReturnPak box that meets the general package design requirements of
49 CFR 173.410 with attached return shipping label and UN2911 DOT
label, bubble wrap, instructions, terms and conditions, a notification
letter addressed to the appropriate state regulatory agency and a
notification letter addressed to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC), copies of completed tritium exit sign inventory form for your
records and to send to the state and federal agencies.

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ADDENDUM 02/01/17	

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