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Date Revised:
Date Issued : May. 28, 1999
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (2/2) MSDS No. B-1020
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure : No symptoms expected with intended use.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure : None
Emergency and First Aid Procedures :
Inhalation- - - If symptoms are exp erienced, remove source of contamination or mov e victim to fresh air an d obtain medical
advice.
Ingestion - - - If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical attentio n immediately.
Skin- - - - - - - Flush with gently flowing water (preferably lukewarm) and soap for 15 minutes or until particle is removed. If irri-
tation does occur, obtain medical advice.
Eye - - - - - - - Do not allow victim to rub eye(s). Flush with gently flowing wate r (preferably lukewarm) for 15 minutes or until
particle is removed. Have victim look right and left, and, then up and down. If irritation does occur, obtain medi-
cal attention. DO NOT attempt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye(s).
Sec ti o n 6. P hy s ic a l C h e mi c al C ha r a ct e ri s ti c s
Boiling Point : Not applicable Odor : Faint odor
Melting Point : No data available Specific Gravity : 1.2
Vapor Pressure : Not applicable Solubility in Water : Negligible
Vapor Density : No t applicable PH : Not applicable
Evaporation Rate : No t applicable Viscosity : Not applcable
Appearance : Powder Color : Black
Sect i on 7. Fi re an d Ex pl os i on Da ta
Flash Point (Method Used) : Not applicable
Ignition Temperature :450
°
C * (* = Based on data for other products with similar ingredients)
Flammable Limits : (LEL):No d ata available(UEL): No d ata available
Extinguishing Media : CO2, wate r spray, foam and dry chemical
Special Fire Fighting Procedure :None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard : If dispersed in air, like most finely divided organic powders, may form an
explosive mixture.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact : No data avai lable
Sensitivity to Static Charge : No data availabl e
Section 8. Reactivity Data
Stability :Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid) : Oxidizing materials
Hazardous Decomposition : CO, CO2
Hazardous Polymerization : No data available
Section 9. Precautions for Safe Hand ling and Use
Personal Protection Information (Respirato ry, Eye Protection and Protective Glove) : None required with intended use.
Engineering Control / Ventilation : None required with intended use.
Work / Hygienic Practice : Wash hands after handling. Try not to disperse the particles.
Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak : Wipe off with paper or cloth. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner. If a large
amount is released. It may create a dust explosion as wou ld most finely
divided organic powders.
Waste Disposal Method : Waste material may be disposed under conditions which meet all fed-
eral, state and local environmental regulations.
Sect io n 10. Regul at ory Infor ma tio n
NFPA Rating (U.S.A.) : Health : 1 Flammability : 1 Reactivity : 0
WHMIS Legislation (Canada) : Not applicable
Transport Information :None
UN No. :None
Sect i on 11. O th er In fo r ma ti on
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.Tak-
enaka, 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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