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Q. Are photoluminescent exit signs the same as self-luminous exit signs?
A. No. Both are non-electrical technologies, yet photoluminescent EXIT signs are non-radioactive and non-toxic.
Self-luminous EXIT signs, on the other hand, contain radioactive tritium, have a limited life expectancy (10, 15 or 20 years) that must be clearly visible on the outside of the installed sign. Once their useable life has expired, the self-luminous, radio-luminescent EXIT signs must be returned to the manufacturer, at which time the sender incurs a radioactive waste recycling fee.

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The Photoluminescent Safety Association (PSA) is a trade association dedicated to generating broad-based acceptance of safety-grade photoluminescent products.

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Who Should Join the PSA?

If you:

  • manufacture, sell, or market safety-grade photoluminescent products;
  • write, implement or participate in the writing of building, personal, vehicular and other safety codes and standards;
  • are responsible for getting people out of buildings, tunnels, trains, buses, airplanes, ships, oil rigs and other structures safely in an emergency; or,
  • are a first-responder or fire safety official,

Then you belong in this association.