Immediate Effects:

INHALATION: Minimal irritation to respiratory tract, as for any non-toxic dust

SKIN: Not expected to cause skin irritation

EYES: Not expected to cause eye irritation

INGESTION: Not an expected route of exposure

Chronic Effects: None known

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Minor irritation to respiratory tract.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None known.

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

EYES: If particles get into eye, flush thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

SKIN: Wash thoroughly with water. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

INGESTION: Dilute stomach contents with several glasses of water. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT: Not applicable

FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Toner is a combustible powder. Like most organic powders, it can form explosive mixtures when dispersed in air.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam.

FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Avoid inhalation of smoke. As for any fire, wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SPILL OR LEAK: Sweep up or vacuum spilled toner and carefully transfer into sealable waste container. Sweep slowly to minimize generation of dust during clean up. If a vacuum is used, the motor must be rated as dust tight. A conductive hose bonded to the machine should be used to reduce static buildup. Clean up residue if necessary with soap and water. Wash or dry clean garments after removing loose toner.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING: No special precautions, when used as intended.

STORAGE: Avoid high temperatures.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL - PERSONAL PROTECTION

No special personal protection indicated, when used as intended in Xerox Phaser color printers.

THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): 10 mg/m3 (total dust)

PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): 15 mg/m3 (total dust); 5 mg/m3 (respirable dust)

SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT (STEL): None established

CEILING LIMIT: None established

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