C4930A, C4950A, C4990A Black ?No 81
Product Safety Information Sheet
General environmental and safety information for consumers
1. Product and Company Identification
1.1 Product identification
No. 81 black ink
C4930A
C4950A
C4990A
1.2 Company undertaking identification
Hewlett-Packard Company
1000 NE Circle Boulevard
Corvallis OR 97330-4239
USA
1.3 Emergency telephone number
Hewlett-Packard Health Effects Line
1-800-457-4209 (USA and Canada) or
Intl +1-503-494-7199 (all other areas)
1.4 General information telephone number
1-208-323-2551 (USA and Canada)
Intl +1-208-323-2551 (all other areas)
Hazard rating NFPA
Health 1
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Special See sec 5
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No. % by workplace limits
weight (PEL,TLV)
2-Pyrrolidone 616-45-5 <10 not established
trimethylolpropane 77-99-6 <5 not established
trade secret chemicals na <10 not established
water 7732-18-5 balance not established
NA ?not applicable
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3. Hazards Identification
3.1 Primary Routes of Exposure
skin, eye, oral, and inhalation
3.2 Acute Health Hazards
Skin
May cause slight skin irritation characterized by redness and swelling after prolonged
contact. Indications may be masked by color of ink.
Eye
May cause irritation
Oral
May cause stomach upset.
Inhalation
Prolonged inhalation may result in irritation to the respiratory tract.
3.3 Chronic Health Hazards: none noted
3.4 Carcinogenicity
This ink formulation does not contain any component identified as a carcinogen by
ACGIH, EPA, EU, IARC, MAK or OSHA at a concentration of 0.1 percent or higher.
4. First Aid Measures
4.1 Emergency First Aid Procedures
Call the HEWLETT-PACKARD HEALTH EFFECTS LINE at 1-800-457-4209
(Intl + 1-503-494-7199 outside USA and Canada).
First aid for skin
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. If skin irritation persists, get
medical attention. Clothing should be laundered before reuse. Seek medical
attention if skin irritation persists.
First aid for eyes
Contact with eyes may cause mild irritation. Immediately flush with large amounts of
clean, lukewarm water (low pressure) for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention
if eye irritation persists.
First aid for ingestion
Ingestion of ink may cause stomach upset. Call the Hewlett-Packard Health Effects
line. Seek medical attention if stomach upset persists.
First aid for inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
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5. Fire Fighting Measures
flash point: > 200 癋 (> 93 癈) Autoignition temperature:
Not determined
Extinguishing media: Special fire fighting procedures:
water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam See note below
Unusual fire and explosion hazards:
See note below
NOTE TO FIREFIGHTERS: This product contains trimethylolpropane (CAS 77-99-6)
and should not be combined with phosphorus or phosphorus-containing
materials in a fire situation because highly toxic fumes can be generated and
emitted.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Spill or Leak Procedures
No special procedures are indicated. Use absorbent towels to wipe up ink. Rinse area
with damp cloth to remove remaining traces of ink.
7. Handling and Storage
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Storage temperature: Room temperature. shelf life: 1 year
Handling and storage precautions: keep container closed. special sensitivity: none
Do not use inkjet cartridge when frozen. Ensure inkjet
cartridge exterior is dry before inserting into printer.
8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection
No special eye or skin protection is needed for cleanup of spills. Standard eye and skin
protection for laboratory chemical safety is required.
9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics
Appearance: black liquid Physical state: liquid at room temperature
Boiling point: ND Specific gravity: ND
pH: 7.5 Solvent content: <15%
solubility in water: soluble Vapor density: >ND (air=1.0)
odor: ND Vapor pressure: ND
ND = not determined
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10. Reactivity
Stability: Thermal decomposition products:
Stable under normal storage conditions Oxides of carbon; oxides of nitrogen; and
oxides of sulfur; acetylene; aldehydes;
ketones
incompatibilities: strong oxidizers; Hazardous polymerization: none
phosphorus and phosphorus-containing
materials
11. Toxicological Information
Refer to sections 3. Hazards Identification and 4. First Aid Measures
Eye irritation study in rabbit ?mild irritant.
12. Ecological Information
No data available
13. Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws
14. Transportation Information
Not a regulated substance under DOT or IATA
15. Regulatory Information
According to EU Directive 88/379/EEC, this product is not classified as dangerous and
therefore no hazard label is required. For other countries, including the USA, no product
label would be required.
EPA TSCA Inventory: All ingredients are listed.
EPA TSCA 12(b): Contains no listed chemicals.
Contains no chemicals listed on California Proposition 65.
16. Other Information
Date prepared: September 4 2000
DISCLAIMER: This Product Safety Information Sheet is offered without charge to the
customers of Hewlett-Packard. Data is the most current known to Hewlett-Packard at the
time of preparation and is believed to be accurate. It should not be construed as
guaranteeing specific properties of the products as described or suitability for a particular
application.
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