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INKCUPS NOW
Material Safety Data Sheet
InkAway
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Identity
Product Name: InkAway
Generic ID: Solvent Blend
Company Emergency Telephone Number:
INKCUPS NOW
20 Locust St. Suite 104 Chemtrec
Danvers, MA. 01923 800-424-9300
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS Number % (by weight)
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POLYPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER 107-98-2 90.0 ?100.0
TOLUENE 108-88-3 1.0 ?10.0
METHOXY-1-PROPANOL 1589-47-5 0.0-0.5
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects
Eye
Can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.
Skin
May cause mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry the skin. Symptoms may include redness,
burning, drying and cracking of skin, and skin burns. Passage of this material into the body through the skin is
possible, but it is unlikely that this would result in harmful effects during safe handling and use.
Swallowing
Swallowing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not unlikely to cause harmful effects.
Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
Inhalation
Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing this material may be harmful. Symptoms usually occur at air
concentrations higher than recommended limits (see Section 8). .
Symptoms of Exposure
Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material
through the skin may include: stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat,
airways), central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache,
unconsciousness).
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Target Organ Effects
Acute lethal exposure to Overexposure to this material (or its components) in animal studies has resulted in
congestion of organs including kidney, spleen, and lung. Overexposure to this material has been suggested as a cause
of the following effects in laboratory animals: mild, reversible liver effects, mild reversible kidney effects, reversible
kidney effects, blood abnormalities.
Developmental Information
This material (or a component) has been shown to cause harm to the fetus in laboratory animal studies. Harm to the
fetus occurs only at exposure levels that harm the pregnant animal. The relevance of these findings to humans is
uncertain.
Cancer Information
This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the National
Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether has
been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. The relevance of this finding to humans is uncertain.
Other Health Effects
No data
Primary Route(s) of Entry
Inhalation, Skin absorption, Skin contact, Eye contact, Ingestion
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with
water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
Swallowing
Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on
the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control centers for advice about
whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended. Give individual two glasses of milk or
water to drink. If symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Inhalation
If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Seek immediate medical
attention; keep person warm and quiet. If person is not breathing, begin artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
administer oxygen.
Note to Physician
Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: skin,
lung (for example, asthma-like conditions), liver, kidney.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point
100.76 F (38.2 C) PMCC
Explosive Limit
(for product) Lower 1.5 Upper 10.9%
Autoignition Temperature
530.0 F (276.6 C)
Hazardous Products of Combustion
May form: carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, various hydrocarbons.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground or may be moved by ventilation and ignited by pilot
lights, other flames, sparks, heaters, sparks, heaters, smoking, electric motors, static discharge, or other ignition
sources at locations distant from material handling point. Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even
empty) because product (even just residue) can ignite explosively.
Extinguishing Media
Alcohol foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Water or foam may cause frothing which can be violent and possibly endanger the life of the firefighter. Wear a self-
contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate
turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protection equipment. Refer to the personal protective equipment
section of this MSDS.
NFPA Rating
Health ?1, Flammability ?3, Reactivity ?0
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill
Absorb liquid on veremiculite, floor absorbent, or other absorbent material and transfer to hood.
Large Spill
Eliminate all ignition sources (flares, flames including pilot lights, electrical sparks). Persons not wearing protective
equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. Stop spill at source. Prevent
from entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of water. Prevent from spreading. If runoff occurs, notify
authorities as required. Pump or vacuum transfer spilled product to clean containers as required. Pump or vacuum
transfer spilled product to clean containers for recovery. Absorb unrecoverable product. Transfer contaminated
absorbent, soil and other materials to containers for disposal.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied containers retain product residues (vapor,
liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed. All five-gallon pails and larger
metal containers, including tank cars and tank trucks, should be grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred.
Emergency eyewash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of the potential
exposure. Warning. Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process equipment operating at
elevated temperatures and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, may result in ignition without
the presence of obvious sources. Published "autoignition" or "ignition" temperature values cannot be treated as safe
operating temperatures in chemical processes without analysis of the actual process conditions. Any use of this
product in elevated temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated to established and maintain safe operating
conditions.
Storage
Under oxidation conditions, peroxides may be formed. If they become concentrated, these peroxides may present an
explosion hazard.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection
Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit
other type safety glasses. Consult your safety representative.
Skin Protection
Wear resistant gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier). To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear
impervious clothing and boots.
Respiratory Protections
If workplace exposure limit(s) of product or any component is exceeded (see exposure guidelines), a NIOSH/MSH
approved air supplied respirators is advised in absence of proper environmental control. OSHA regulations also
permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators (negative pressure type) under specified conditions (see your industrial
hygienist). Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure.
Engineering Controls
Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below TLV(s)
Exposure Guidelines
Component
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ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER (111-76-2)
OSHA PEL 50.000 ppm ?TWA (skin)
OSHA VPEL 25.000 ppm ?TWA (skin)
ACGIH TLV 20.000 ppm ?TWA (skin)
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point
(for product) 246.0 ?257.0 F (168.0 ?118.8-125.0 C) @ 760 mmHg
Vapor Pressure
(for product) 8.000 mmHg @ 68.00 F
Specific Vapor Pressure
3.100 @ AIR = 1
Specific Gravity
.922 - .925 @ 68.00 F
Liquid Density
7.700 lbs/gal @ 68.00 F
.924 kg/l @ 20.00 C
Percent Volatiles
100.0 %
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
100.000%
924.000 g/l
7.700 lbs/gal
Evaporation Rate
.83 (N-BUTYL ACETATE)
Appearance
Clear
State
Liquid
Physical Form
NEAT
Color
Colorless
Odor
TYPICAL ETHER
`pH
No data
Viscosity
1.9 cps
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Molecular Weight
90.1
Solubility in Water
COMPLETE
Bulk Density
1.030 lbs/ft3
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polymerization
Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization
Hazardous Decomposition
May form: carbon dioxide and monoxide, various hydrocarbons.
Chemical Stability
Stable.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with: acids, alkalies, strong oxidizing agents.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. Do not discharge effluent containing
this product into lakes, streams, ponds or estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements
sop a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and the permitting authority has been
notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without
previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance, contact your State Water Board or
Regional Office of the EPA. For assistance with your waste management needs ?including disposal, recycling and
waste stream reduction, contact Distribution Company, IC & S Environmental Services Group at 800-637-7922.
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14. Transport Information
DOT Information ?49 CFR 172.101
DOT Description:
1-METHOXY-2-PROPANOL,3,UN3092,111
Container/Mode:
55 GAL DRUM/TRUCK PACKAGE
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NOS Component:
None
RQ (Reportable Quantity) ?49 CFR 172.101
Not applicable
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
US Federal Regulations
TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Status
TSCA (UNITED STATES) The intentional ingredients of this product are listed
CERCLA RQ ?40 CFR 302.4 (a)
None Listed
CERCLA RQ ?40 CFR 302.4 (b)
Materials without a "listed" RQ may be reportable as an "unlisted hazardous substance". See 40CFR 302.5
(b).
SARA 302 Components ?40 CFR 355 Appendix A
None
Section 311/312 Hazard Class ?40 CFR 370.2
Immediate (X ) Delayed (X) Fire (X)Reactive( ) Sudden Release of Pressure( )
SARA 313 Components ?40CFR 372.65
Section 313 Components CAS Number %
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None
OSHA Process Safety Management 29 CFR 1910
None Listed
EPA Accidental Releases Prevention 40 CFR 68
None Listed
International Regulations
Inventory Status
ACOIN (Australia) the intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
DSL (Canada) the intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
ECL (South Korea) the intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
EINECS (EUROPE) the intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
ENCS (Japan) the intentional ingredients of this product are listed.
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State and Local Regulations
New Jersey RTK Label Information
PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER 107-98-22
Pennsylvania RTK Label Information
2-PROPANOL, 1-METHOXY 107-98-22
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information accumulated is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be whether originated with the company
or not. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is current, applicable, and suitable to
their circumstances.
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