Advanced Features and Troubleshooting Manual
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Regulatory Information and Specifications

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MSDS for Toner
Section 1 – Product Identification
Trade Names: Tektronix Part Number:
Black Toner Cartridge 016-1656-00, 016-1684-00
Cyan Toner Cartridge 016-1657-00, 016-1685-00
Magenta Toner Cartridge 016-1658-00, 016-1686-00
Yellow Toner Cartridge 016-1659-00, 016-1687-00
Product Use: Tektronix Phaser® 740 and 740L printers
Section 2 – Information On Ingredients
Ingredients
Toners are a proprietary blend of pigments and resins, encased in a sturdy housing.
Section 3 – Hazards Identification
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Toner powders are encased in a cartridge housing and are not accessible, unless the
cartridge is forcibly broken.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Health effects from this product are expected to be very low, when product is used
as intended.
Immediate Effects:
Inhalation: Minimum irritation to respiratory tract, as for any non-toxic dust.
Skin: Expected to be low hazard to skin, when used as intended.
Eye: May cause mild irritation.
Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure.
Chronic Effects: None known or expected.
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Unlikely route of exposure. In the event of exposure , remo v e person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if
symptoms occur.
Eyes: Contact unlikely. If any particles get into eye, flush thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if symptoms
occur.
Skin: Wash thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if symptoms of irritation occur.
Ingestion.: Seek medical attention immediately.
Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable Properties:
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Fire & Explosion Hazards: These toners will burn. No unusual hazards are expected.
Extinguishing media: CO2, dry chemical, foam, or water.
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Spill Or Leak: Toners are encased in a sturdy housing. However, in case of breakage, toner powders may be cleaned
up with a broom or vacuum. Clean up residue if necessary with soap and water.
Section 7 – Handling And Storage
Handling: None.
Storage: Avoid high temperatures.
Section 8 – Exposure Control – Personal Protection
No special protection indicated when used as intended.
TLV/PEL: Black toner contains carbon black, which has an OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) of 3.5 mg/m3
(milligrams per cubic meter of air), as an 8-hour time-weighted average. The ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is
also 3.5 mg/m3.