General Information
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1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Tektronix Phaser 780 color printers ® Section 2 – Information On Ingredients Ingredients Toners are a proprietary blend of pigments and resins, encased in a cartridge
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Principle Routes of Exposure
Toner powders are encased in a cartridge and are not accessible, unless cartridge is forcibly broken.
Potential health effects
Health effects from this product are expected to be negligible, when product is used as intended. Immediate Effects: Inhalation: Minimum irritation to respiratory tract. Skin: Non-irritant and non-sensitizer for skin. Eye: Non-irritating to eyes. Ingestion: Not an expected route of exposure.
Potential chronic health
None known or expected SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Minimal irritation to respiratory tract, as for any non-toxic dust.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None when used as intended Section 4 – First Aid Measures Inhalation: Unlikely route of exposure. In the event of exposure, 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 soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms of irritation occur. Ingestion: Dilute stomach contents by drinking several glasses of milk or water. 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. As for most organic powders, explosive mixtures can form when powder is dispersed in air. Extinguishing media: Use CO 2 , dry chemical, foam, or water. Avoid inhalation of smoke. As for any fire, wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures Spill Or Leak: Toners are encased in a cartridge. However, in case of breakage, toner powders may be cleaned up with a broom or vacuum and placed in a convenient waste disposal container. Clean up residue if necessary with soap and water. Section 7 – Handling And Storage Handling: No special requirements.
Storage
No special requirements Material Safety Data Sheets 2 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/m (milligrams per cubic meter of air), as an eight-hour time-weighted average. 3 The ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is also 3.5 mg/m . 3 Section 9 – Physical And Chemical Properties Appearance: Black, blue, red, or yellow powders in cartridge. Odor: Slight. Solubility: Not water-soluble. Specific Gravity: 1 (water = 1). Section 10 – Stability And Reactivity Stability: Stable. Incompatibility With Other Materials: None known. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute: Non-irritating to eyes. Non-sensitizer for skin. Non-irritant for skin. Not toxic, according to laboratory tests for acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity. Chronic Mutagenic effects none detected in Ames assay Note: Toxicity data is based upon test results of similar xerographic toners.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No known impact.
Disposal
Considerations These products are not a hazardous waste as specified in 40CFR 261. Dispose in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. In the spent condition, copper-zinc ferrite (CAS 66402-68-4) may be present in the remnant material at sufficient levels to classify the remnant material as a hazardous waste under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5. Section 14 – Transport Information DOT: Not regulated. Section 15 – Regulatory Information TSCA: All components of these toners are listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory as verified by our suppliers. RCRA: TCLP below hazardous waste levels set by EPA. California Proposition 65: Not listed. CERCLA: Not listed. SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances: Not listed. SARA 313: Not listed. The ingredients of these toners are not listed as carcinogens by OSHA or NTP. Black toner does contain carbon black, which has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a class 2B carcinogen. IARC 2B materials are considered to be possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Further information
Original preparation date: June 3, 1998. JMP Tektronix, Incorporated P.O. Box 500 Chemical Documentation Mail Stop 46-825 Beaverton, Oregon 97077 Printer information: 1-800-835-6100 MSDS information: (503) 627-7255 3 Phaser 780 Printer MSDS for Developer Trade Names: Tektronix Part Number: Black Developer Assembly 118-9782-00 Cyan Developer Assembly 118-9783-00 Magenta Developer Assembly 118-9784-00 Yellow Developer Assembly 118-9785-00 Product Use: Tektronix Phaser 780 color printers ® Section 2 – Information On Ingredients I Ingredients Developers are a proprietary blend of copper-zinc ferrite (CAS 66402-68-4), resins and pigments, encased in a cartridge. Section 3 – Hazards Identification ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Developer granules are encased in a cartridge and are not accessible, unless cartridge is forcibly broken. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Health effects from this product are expected to be negligible, when product is used as intended. Immediate Effects: Inhalation: Minimum irritation to respiratory tract. Skin: Non-irritant and non-sensitizer for skin. Eye: Non-irritating to eyes. I ngestion: Not an expected route of exposure. Chronic Effects: None known or expected. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Minimal irritation to respiratory tract, as for any non-toxic dust. MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None when used as intended.