Material Safety Data Sheet
In accordance with EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, EPSON has considered that a Safety Data Sheet is not required for the ink contained in this
cartridge. To insure Epson's compliance with REACH information requirements, we will provide preparation information under the following format.
1. Identification of The Substance/Preparation and of The Company/Undertaking
EPSON Ink Cartridge T6246
1.1. Identification of the preparation:
Inkjet Printing
1.2. Use of the substance/preparation:
1.3. Company/undertaking identification
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Manufacturer/Distributor:
80 Harashinden, Hirooka,
Address:
Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken, 399-0785
JAPAN
+81-263-52-2552 FAX: +81-263-53-3702
TEL:
msds_hro@exc.epson.co.jp
e-mail:
16 March 2009
Date Prepared:
D
Revision:
+81-263-52-2552 (Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM JST)
1.4. Emergency telephone:
2. Hazards Identification
2.1. Emergency Overview:
This ink does not meet the criteria for dangerous classification according to EU Directive 1999/45/EC.
Ink component is a magenta liquid that may cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or
clothing. In the case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. Keep out of reach of children.
2.2. Potential Health Effects:
Ink contact with eye may be mildly irritating.
Eyes:
Ink contact with skin may cause irritation, swelling or redness.
Skin:
Inhalation: Intentional exposure to ink vapors (mist) will cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion: May cause upset stomach.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
This is a solvent ink formulation
Ink Composition CAS No. EEC No. EU registration % By EU EU EU Remark
No. Weight Symbols R-phrase OELs
Colorant Trade Trade Not available <1 None None None None
secret secret for the moment
Synthetic polymer Trade Trade Not available 1? None None None None
secret secret for the moment
Diethylene glycol 112-36-7 203-963-7 Not available 55 ?65 None None None None
diethyl ether for the moment
-Butyrolactone 96-48-0 202-509-5 Not available 10 ?20 None None None None
for the moment
Tetraethylene glycol 143-24-8 205-594-7 Not available 10 ?20 None None None None
dimethyl ether for the moment
Tetraethylene glycol 1559-34-8 216-322-1 Not available 1? None None None None
monobutyl ether for the moment
Additives Trade Trade Not available <1 None None None None
secret secret for the moment
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4. First Aid Measures
Immediately flush with room temperature, low pressure and clean water for at least 15 minutes.
4.1. Eyes:
Seek medical attention if eye irritation continues.
Wash surface areas with soap and water. Wash soiled clothing before rewearing. Consult a
4.2. Skin:
physician if irritation continues.
4.3. Inhalation: Remove subject to ventilated fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration right away. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention.
4.4. Ingestion: Seek medical advice; and attention if stomach continues to be upset.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Combustible liquid under Hazard Communication Standard (HCS, U.S.A).
5.1. Flammability:
See Section 9 for Flash Point.
Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or, alcohol foam
5.2. Extinguishing Media:
Extinguish to use fire fighting media or plentiful fog water. Put protection
5.3. Fire Fighting Instructions:
wear without fail in case of fire fighting work; do not work in the leeward.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Eye or Skin protection required during clean-up. Use proper ventilation.
6.1. Personal precautions:
Do not release to sewer, surface- or ground-water.
6.2. Environmental precautions:
If a spill occurs, use sponges to wipe-up ink, then rinse area with damp cloth.
6.3. Methods for cleaning up:
Place waste in closed container for disposal. Do not dispose of waste to the
sewer. Wash hands with soap and water.
7. Handling And Storage
Use proper ventilation and no fire in work place. Put protection wear that has electrical
7.1. Handling:
conductivity in case of work. Keep out of reach of children and do not drink ink. Do not
dismantle cartridge. Make sure cartridge is dry before insertion into printer housing.
Do not store the cartridge in high or freezing temperatures. Keep cartridge out of direct
7.2. Storage:
sunlight. Do not store cartridges with oxidizing agents or explosives.
7.3. Specific use(s): Not specified
8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
8.1. Exposure limit values:
Diethylene glycol diethyl ether (CAS No. 112-36-7)
California OELs (California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5155. Airborne Contaminants)
The 8-Hour TWA Exposure Value: 5 ppm
The 8-Hour TWA Exposure Value: 33 mg/m3
8.2. Exposure Controls:
8.2.1. Occupational exposure control
Application of collective protection measures at source: Proper ventilation
8.2.1.1. Respiratory protection
Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer.
8.2.1.2. Hand protection
Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer.
8.2.1.3. Eye protection
Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer.
8.2.1.4. Skin protection
Not required under suitable use as setting the cartridge on the printer.
8.2.2. Environmental exposure control
Not established
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9. Physical and Chemical Properties of Ink Formulation
9.1. General information
Magenta Liquid
Appearance:
Slightly
Odor:
9.2. Important health, safety and environmental information
Not applicable
pH:
No data available
Boiling point:
about 71癈 (Closed cup)
Flash point:
Not applicable
Flammability(solid, gas):
Explosive limits: 1.4~6.9v/v% as -Butyrolactone
Explosive properties:
None
Oxidizing properties:
No data available
Vapor pressure:
No data available
Relative density:
No data available
Solubility:
Soluble
Water solubility:
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
No data available
Viscosity:
Greater than 1 (air = 1)
Vapor density:
No data available
Evaporation rate:
9.3. Other information
No data available
Melting point:
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable under normal temperature
Hazardous polymerization No data available
High and freezing temperatures
10.1. Conditions to avoid:
Oxidizers and explosives
10.2. Materials to avoid:
10.3. Hazardous decomposition products: No data available
11. Toxicological Information
Eye, skin, inhalation, and oral
Routes Of Overexposure:
Acute Health Hazards:
?Overexposure of eye surface to ink may be mildly irritating
?Overexposure of skin to ink contact may cause irritation and in some people swelling and redness
?Intentional inhalation overexposure to ink vapors may result in respiratory tract irritation and anesthesia
?Intentional or accidental oral ingestion may cause an upset stomach
None known
Chronic Health Hazards:
Negative (by Ames Test)
Mugtagenicity:
Not contain any substances listed in IARC Monographs (1,2A and 2B)
Carcinogenicity:
Toxicity Data: Oral LD50: > 2500 mg/kg (Rat)
Dermal LD50: > 2000 mg/kg (Rat)
Inhalant LC50: No data available
Moderate irritant (Rabbit, OECD 405)
Eye irritating:
Mild irritant (Rabbit, OECD 404)
Skin irritating:
Non-sensitizer (LLNA, OECD 429)
Skin sensitizing:
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12. Ecological Information
No data available on the adverse effects of this ink on the environment
12.1. Ecotoxicity
No data available on the adverse effects of this ink on the environment
12.2. Mobility
No data available on the adverse effects of this ink on the environment
12.3. Persistence and degradability
No data available on the adverse effects of this ink on the environment
12.4. Bioaccumulative potential
Has not carried out PBT assessment
12.5. Result of PBT assessment
No data available
12.6. Other adverse effects
13. Disposal Considerations
Disposal should be in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
UN Class/UN Number: Not applicable
DOT,IMO,or IATA: Not hazardous classification
15. Regulatory Information
EU Information:
Chemical Safety Assessment according to (EC)1907/2006:
This ink has not carried out any Chemical Safety Assessment yet.
Symbols and indication according to 1999/45/EC:
This ink does not meet the criteria for classification as dangerous.
US Information:
TSCA Section 4(a) Final Test Rules Regulated: Not regulated
TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule(PAIR): Not regulated
TSCA Section 8(a) Inventory Update Rule:
Not regulated
Subject to a Special Regulatory Action under TSCA (2002 EPA Instructions, App. B)
TSCA Section 12(b) One-Time Export Notification Regulated: Not regulated
California Proposition 65: Not regulated
Canada Information:
WHMIS Controlled Product: Not applicable (Manufactured article)
Australia Information:
Statement of Hazardous Nature: Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
16. Other Information
Nothing
List of relevant R-phrases:
This "Material Safety Data Sheet" contains health, safety, and environmental information. It does not replace
any precautionary language or use and disposal information which accompanies the product. The information
contained herein is believed to be accurate at the time of preparation, but should only be used as a guide. It is
subject to revision from time to time. EPSON does not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the information
contained herein.
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