Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics

Boiling / Melting Point:

Not applicable

Specific Gravity:

about 7.3

Vapor Pressure:

Not applicable

Solubility in Water:

Negligible

Vapor Density:

Not applicable

PH:

Not applicable

Evaporation Rate:

Not applicable

Viscosity:

Not applicable

Appearance:

Fine powder

Color:

Black

Odor:

Odorless

 

 

Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data

Flash Point (Method Used):

Not applicable

 

Ignition Temperature:

>350°C

 

Flammable Limits:

(LEL); Not applicable

(UEL); Not applicable

Extinguishing Media:

CO2, dry chemical, foam or water

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedure:

None

 

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard:

This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact:

None

 

Sensitivity to Static Charge:

None

 

Section 8. Reactivity Data

Stability:

Stable

Incompatibility (Material to Avoid):

None

Hazardous Decomposition:

CO and NOx

Hazardous Polymerization:

Will not occur.

Section 9. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Personal Protection Information (Respiratory, Eye Protection and Protective Glove):

 

None required under normal use.

Engineering Control / Ventilation:

Not required.

Work / Hygienic Practice:

Not required.

Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak: Sweep up or clean up with vacuum cleaner.

Waste Disposal Method:

Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions

 

which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Section 10. Regulatory Information

NFPA Rating (U.S.A.):

Health = 1

Flammability = 1

Reactivity = 0

WHMIS Legislation (Canada):

This product is not a controlled product.

 

Transport Information:

This product is not a hazardous material.

 

UN No.:

None allocated.

 

 

Section 11. Other Information

References: IARC (1996) IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans, Vol. 65, Printing Process and Printing inks, Carbon Black and Some Nitro Compounds, Lyon, pp- 149-261

H. Muhle, B. Bellmann, O. Creutzenberg, C. Dasenbrock, H. Ernst, R. Kilpper, J. C. MacKenzie, P. Morrow, U. Mohr, S. Takenaka, and R. Mermelstein (1991) Pulmonary Response to Toner upon Chronic Inhalation Exposure in Rats. Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 17, pp. 280-299

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