Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc
10021 Rodney Street
Pineville, NC 28134
ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 Registered
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
SUPPLIER'S NAME: MSDS NUMBER: 425
Screentec Corporation DATE REVISED: 6/14/2007
930 Westport Crescent DATE PRINTED: 6/20/2007
Mississauga ON L5T 1G1 SUPERSEDES: None
905.670.7042
MANUFACTURING LOCATION: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM:
Rutland Plastic Technologies, Inc.
10021 Rodney Street Health: 2
Pineville, NC 28134 Flammability: 1
704/553-0046 Reactivity: 1
Personal Protection: *
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT: 704/553-0046 *See section 8 for PPE
PRODUCT NAME: Rutland PVC Free Waterbase Screen Printing Ink
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Zinc Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate
PRODUCT CODE: WB0259
PREPARED BY: Kimberly C. Leitch (704) 553-0046 ext. 155
2. Hazardous Ingredients
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT CAS # % BY WEIGHT TLV PEL
5 mg/m3 15 mg/m3
Zinc Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate 24887-06-7 88%
respirable fraction total dust
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 11% 10 mg/m3
nuisance dust
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ROUTE OF ENTRY: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, ingestion
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (CONTINUED)
SKIN CONTACT: Possible skin irritation, and itching.
INGESTION: Considered slightly toxic. May cause irritation of gastrointestinal tract, nausea, and
vomiting.
INHALATION: Avoid breathing vapors. May cause respiratory irritation, headache, or nausea.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation develops, get medical attention.
SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops,
get medical attention.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air for relief. If breathing difficulties arise or continue, get medical
attention.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give large amounts of water followed by milk if available.
Get medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT (?F): Not applicable
OSHA FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION: None
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Deluge with water to extinguish this material as it has its own oxygen supply, which
makes dry chemicals or CO2 ineffective.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self contained breathing apparatus.
EXPLOSION LIMITS IN AIR - LOWER (%): Unknown UPPER (%): Unknown
AUTO IGNITION TEMP (?F): Unknown
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May generate heat when wet
EXPLOSION DATA - SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: None
EXPLOSION DATA - SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: None
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wash thoroughly after handling.
STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed. Do not store near heat or flame. Avoid storage
temperatures above 95?F.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use with adequate ventilation.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if dust is being generated.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Recommended
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles or face shield recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Usually not required.
VENTILATION: Local exhaust as needed near processing equipment.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Range/Point: Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable
Vapor Density (AIR=1): Not Applicable
Freezing Point: Not Applicable
pH @ 50g/l, 30?C ~4.2
Physical State: Crystalline Powder
Color: White
Odor:
% Volatile by Weight: 0
VOC (g/l): 0
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not Applicable
Specific Gravity @ 25?C: 1.46
Weight per gallon: 12.15
Solubility in water: Soluble
Coefficient of water/oil distribution: Unknown
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Material is stable
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (CONTINUED)
CO, CO2, SO2, and other sulfur
HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION/COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
and zinc oxides. Sulfur dioxide evolves when product is heated and in the
presence of acids. PEL and TLV for sulfur dioxide is 2 ppm 8-hr. TWA (5 ppm
STEL). Zinc oxide fume may cause "metal fume fever". PEL and TLV is
5 mg/m3 8-hr. TWA (10 mg/m3 STEL).
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Storage temperatures above 95?F.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
ACUTE ORAL LD50: Not available for product. <1.0 g/kg for the sodium salt.
Not available
ACUTE DERMAL LD50:
ACUTE INHALATION LC50: Not available IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT: None expected
ACUTE EXPOSURE: No effects expected SKIN SENSITIZATION: None expected
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: No effects expected RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION: None expected
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not applicable TERATOGENICITY: Not applicable
EMBRYOTOXICITY: Not applicable MUTAGENICITY: Not applicable
NAME OF SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS/EFFECTS: Unknown
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Unknown
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Unknown
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of materials in accordance with the applicable Local, State, and Federal
regulations.
SO O O
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
DOT HAZARD CLASS: None
UN/NA NUMBER: None
DOT PACKING GROUP: None
AIR FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated
OCEAN TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA STATUS: All components of these products are on the US TSCA Inventory.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: These products are not known to contain any chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer or birth defects; however, routine analysis for all listed materials is not
conducted.
SARA 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES LIST: None
SARA (311,312) HAZARD CLASS: Acute, Reactive
SARA SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: Zinc compound 88%
AUSTRALIAN INVENTORY CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES: Unknown at this time.
CANADIAN INVENTORY: This product is listed on the DSL.
EINECS REGULATIONS: Unknown at this time
JAPAN: Unknown at this time
KOREAN CHEMICAL INVENTORY: Unknown at this time
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
All recommendations and statements made, if any, are based on Rutland's research and experience. However,
since Rutland has no control over the conditions of use or storage of the product sold, Rutland cannot guarantee
the results obtained through the use of its products. All products are sold and samples are given without any
representation or warranty, expressed or implied, of fitness for any particular purpose or otherwise, and upon
condition that the buyer shall determine the suitability of the product for its own purposes. This applies also where
protective rights of third parties are involved. It does not release the user from the obligation to test the suitability
of the product for the intended use and application.
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