Consumer Information Sheet #1390
A.T.CROSS COMPANY BALL PEN INK
ONE ALBION ROAD 3-144B Anti-Seep Formula (Black)
LINCOLN, RHODE ISLAND 02865
Phone: (401) 335-8376 Used in: Ball Point Pen Refills - Black Ink
Prepared: 2/12/03
Revised:
This is a reproduction of the Ink Manufacturers MSDS for bulk ink. An MSDS for the writing instrument is not required. They are
exempt as either "articles", 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(6)(v), or a "consumer product", 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(6)(ix).
ASTM D-4236 Labeling is also not required for these products.
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION
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MANUFACTURER NAME: Chad Labs Corporation
128 Research Drive
Milford, CT 06460
Telephone: 203-877-3891
Emergency Phone :
Date: 3/31/1999 Prepared by:
SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS (Specify components)
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CAS-no. Substance conc. Range % PEL
122-99-6 *Ethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether Not given None Established
104-68-7 *Diethylene Glycol Phenyl Ether Not given None Established
* SARA III Sec. 313
SECTION III PHYS./CHEM. CHARACTERISTICS
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Appearance: Viscous Black Liquid Odor: Aromatic
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Boiling Point (癋): 425 Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.150
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Vapor Density (Air = 1): 4 Vapor Pressure (mm of Hg): @ 20 Deg. C 0.05
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Solubility in Water: Slight Evaporation Rate (Butylacetate = 1) 0.005
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Pressurized: No % Volatile: Not measured
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pH @ 25 C = 5.5 - 85 Viscosity @ 25 C = 9,000 - 12,000 CPS
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
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Flashpoint: (癋): > 221 Explosion Limits (Vol%) LEL = 2.8% / UEL = 13.9%
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Extinguishing Media: Water Spray, Foam, carbon dioxide
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of products of combustion.
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Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: NA
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List of Hazardous Decmop. Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen
SECTION V STORAGE HAZARDS
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Stability: Unstable [ ] Stable: [ X ] Conditions to Avoid: None known
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Incompatibility (Material to avoid): Strong oxidizers
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Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen
Hazardous Polymerization May Occur [ ] Will Not Occur [ X ]
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Conditions To Avoid: None known
SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARDS
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Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Inhalation: Little hazard exists at room temperature. Eye: May cause irritation. Skin: Colors
the skin and may cause drying. Absorbed through skin: None expected. Ingestion: None expected. Health effects of risks from
exposure: Non-hazardous.
Acute Health Hazards: None known
Chronic Health Hazards: None known or determined for the product.
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Medical Condition Generally Aggravated: None known or determined for the product.
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Chemicals Listed as Carcinogens: None.
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Emergency and First Aid Procedures
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Routes of Entry First Aid Procedures Seek Medical Advice
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Inhalation Remove victim to an uncontaminated atmosphere and administer
oxygen or artificial respiration as needed.
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Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes with large amounts of water.
Eyes Get medical attention if eye pain persists. X
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Skin Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with
plenty of water and soap.
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Do not induce vomiting. Call a doctor and contact local poison
Ingestion control center immediately. X
SECTION VII SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
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Special precautions to be Taken in Handling: Do not store outside. Keep container closed when not in use..
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Other Precautions: NA
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Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Soak up all spills on paper, sawdust, earth
or other suitable absorbents and scoop into closed containers. Flush area with plenty of water.
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Waste Disposal Methods: Remove to an approved landfill site. Dispose of all wastes in accordance with federal, state, and local
environmental control regulations.
Toxicological Information: No information available.
Ecological Information: No information available
Transportation Information: D.O. T. Shipping Name: Not regulated.
SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION/CONTROL MEASURES
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Respiratory Protection: Necessary only if the ink is heated. Use an approved respirator for organic vapors and fumes.
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Ventilation: Local exhaust as needed to remove fumes if any.
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Skin and Eye Protection: Rubber gloves. Impervious clothing where skin contact is unavoidable. Safety glasses with side shields.
Eyewash station must be close to work area.
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Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid contamination of food, drink, etc. No smoking when handling chemicals.
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Note: All information, recommendations and suggestions appearing herein concerning this product are based upon data obtained from
the manufacturer and/or recognized technical sources. However, Chad Labs Corporation makes no warranty, representation or
guarantee as to the accuracy, sufficiency or completeness of the material set forth herein. It is the user's responsibility to determine the
safety, toxicity and suitability of his own use, handling and disposal of the product. Additional product literature may be available
upon request. Since actual use by others is beyond our control, neither warranty, express or implied, is made by Chad Labs as to the
effects of such use, the results to be obtained or the safety and toxicity of the product nor does Chad Labs assume any liability arising
out of use by others of the product referred herein. The data in this MSDS relate only to the specific material designated herein and do
not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any process.
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