Precision Dynamics Corporation PRODUCT NAME (NUMBER): SECURLINE?br>
MARKER II/SUPERFROST?br>
13880 Del Sur Street Cat.
1451 (black); 1456 (red)
San Fernando, CA 91340-3490
GRAM STAIN PEN - Cat. 1486 (red)
Phone: (818) 897-1111 CHEMICAL FAMILY: NA
Fax: (818) 899-4045 D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS: NON-
REGULATED
Internet: www.pdcorp.com
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
REVISION DATE: May 18, 2001 NFPA HAZARD RATING:
REVIEWED: May 18, 2001 0 (least)
Health: 1
1 (slight)
Fire: 2
2 (moderate)
Reactivity: 0
3 (high)
4 (extreme)
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
Tradename: SECURLINE MARKER II - Cat. 1451 (black); 1456 (red),
GRAM STAIN PEN - Cat. 1486 (red)
Chemical Name: NA
Chemical Family: NA
CAS Registry No.: NA
Package Form: Basic package contains ten marking instruments in a chip board box. A master
(shipping) carton contains 500 markers. Each marker is an assembly of various thermoplastic
fitments consisting of a barrel, ink filled reservoir, end plug, writing nib assembly, and a
protective cap. An individual marker has an approximate composition of 84% polymeric parts
and 16% liquid ink by weight.
Securline Marker II and Gram Stain Pen are "articles" as defined in 29 CFR section 1910.1200.
They do not expose the user to excessive chemicals in their normal course of use as surface
marking instruments. Each marker contains a proprietary chemical mixture known as marker II
(red or black) ink. This ink has a typical composition as follows: Hydrocarbon solvents,
resins/binders, and colorants. Exposure to ink vapor is minimized by the design/function of the
marker, which uses an absorptive reservoir connected to a capillary writing nib.
Abbreviations:
NA = Not Applicable LT = Less Than
NDA = No Data Available GT = Greater Than
NE = Not Established UNK = Unknown
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: SECURLINE?br>
MARKER II/SUPERFROST?br>
Cat. 1451 (black);
1456 (red)
GRAM STAIN
PEN - Cat. 1486 (red)
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS (Exposure limits in air)
INGREDIENTS / CAS # / WEIGHT % / OSHA PEL / ACGIH TLV
No exposure limits have been established for the ink as a whole. It is assumed to present the
same health hazards as do the following components in the liquid mixture at 0.1% or greater by
weight. The actual ink mixture including weight percent information is considered a trade
secret:
Permissible Exposure
Limits (PEL in ppm)
Ink Solvents: OSHA NIOSH
ACGIH CANADA
Propylene glycol methyl ether (107-98-2) TWA: NE 100
100 100
STEL: NE 150
150 150
Ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (109-86-4) TWA: 25-skin 0.1-skin 5-
skin 5-skin
STEL: -- -- -- 10-skin
alcohol (100-51-6) TWA & STEL: NE NE NE
NE
Cyclohexanone (108-94-1) TWA: 50 25 -skin 25-
skin 25
STEL: -- --
-- 100
Ink Resins:
Mixed epoxy resins* (CAS nos. proprietary) NE NE
NE NE
Polyamide resin (68410-23-1) NE NE
NE NE
Titanium diisopropoxide bis (2,4-Pentadionate)* * NE NE NE
NE
* None of which are considered as singularly carcinogenic by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
* * Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
Ink Colorants:
None of the color components are known to contain hazardous chemical as per 29 CFR
1910.1200, except that the red ink contains two proprietary dyes - one in the form of a cobalt
complex1 and the other as a chromium complex. These contribute 50 milligrams (theory) cobalt
compound and less than 3 milligrams (theory) chromium III (CAS no. 7440-47-3) per marker.
Black ink contains a complex, which contributes less than 5 milligrams (theory) chromium III
(CAS no. 7440-47-3), per marker.
1 the cobalt complex has been reported to give no evidence of mutagenicity in a
Salmonella/mammalian microsome test.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
Product Name: SECURLINE?MARKER II/SUPERFROST?br>
Cat. 1451 (black); 1456
(red) GRAM STAIN PEN - Cat. 1486 (red)
III. PHYSICAL DATA (For Ink Solvent Composite)*
* Boiling Point: 120-205o C
* Vapor Pressure: LT 1 mm-8.0 mm, 20o C
* Vapor Density (Air = 1) @ 20 (C): 2.6-3.7
Solubility in Water v/v @ 20 (C): 70%
Appearance and Odor: Black or red liquid with a mixed solvent odor
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 1.0
Percent, Volatile By Volume (%): 80-83
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): 0.6
* Auto-ignition Temperature: 285 - 436o C (545-817o F)
IV. Fire and Explosion Hazard Data (For Ink Solvent Composite)
FLASH POINT AND METHOD: FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
31.70-98.9o C TCC LEL 1.1-1.8
UEL 8.1-14
The marker is combustible and contains flammable ink. Do not ignite pen point or barrel.
In a fire situation, the package and its contents will burn. Each marker has low flammability but
contains solvents that make it liable to release flammable vapor with sudden force if exposed to
elevated temperature or open flame.
Extinguishing media: Use foam, CO2, or dry chemical if individual marker should catch fire,
douse with, or immerse in plain water.
Fire fighting procedure-special: (For bulk packages) wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing for hair, skin, and eyes.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Burning product will emit toxic fumes (refer to section VI).
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
No exposure limits have been established for the ink as formulated.
Threshold limit value: Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL): = 150 ppm as propylene glycol
monomethyl ether.
Effects of over exposure: Not established. Inhalation: Not established. Excessive inhalation of
ink vapor expected to cause narcosis, headache, drowsiness, tremors, and other CNS effects.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: SECURLINE?MARKER
II/SUPERFROST?br>
Cat. 1451 (black); 1456
(red)
GRAM STAIN PEN - Cat.
1486 (red)
V. HEALTH HAZARD DATA -continued-
Eye: Not established. Liquid ink expected to cause moderate to severe eye irritation.
Skin: Ink will stain skin. Expected to cause slight to moderate skin irritation. May cause
permanent tattooing in punctured skin.
Ingestion: Toxicity not established. Ink expected to cause nausea, vomiting, headache, gastric
irritation, diarrhea, vertigo, incoordination, mental confusion, and prostration.
Chronic Health Hazards: No chronic health hazard information is available. Excessive
inhalation of ink vapor or wide spread skin absorption expected to affect liver, kidneys, bone
marrow, vision, and nervous system.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Discontinue exposure.
Inhalation: Remove subject to fresh air; loosen tight clothing.
Skin Contact: Ink stain on skin: remove by rubbing gently with an alcohol swab (70% Iso-
propanol) or use a small amount of finger nail polish remover (acetone oil type) on a swab,
followed by soap and water washing.
Eye Contact: Not a foreseeable emergency during the coarse of normal usage, except possible
injury due to marker's projectile like shape: treat as applies to any foreign material in eye.
Ingestion: Not a foreseeable emergency during the coarse of normal usage, but should ink have
been removed some how from its reservoir and swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical
help immediately. May cause abdominal pain, severe G.I. distress, and diarrhea. Breathing of
vomitus into the lungs must be avoided.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE: Prolonged inhalation of
solvent vapor may aggravate asthma and inflammatory or fibrotic pulmonary disease. Ink/skin
contact may aggravate allergy, eczema, or pre-existing skin conditions.
VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Article is stable. Ink is sensitive to strong oxidizing agents.
Incompatibility: Contact with highly reactive chemical oxidants or ignition sources should be
avoided.
Hazardous decomposition products: In a fire situation the article is expected to emit acrid smoke,
irritating and toxic fumes, e.g.: aldehydes, oxides of carbon, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of
propylene, and polyethylene, perhaps other toxic vapors.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: SECURLINE?MARKER
II/SUPERFROST?br>
Cat. 1451 (black); 1456
(red)
GRAM STAIN PEN - Cat.
1486 (red)
VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Broken packages or leaking markers:
Sweep into closable container for disposal.
Fire/Explosion Hazard: Bulk burning packages/master cartons may erupt with sudden flammable
force.
Potential Environmental Hazard: NDA Waste Disposal Method: Consult local or state officials
for proper disposal method.
VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection: NA - This article contains proprietary ink in a hydrocarbon solvent
mixture (approx. 1.6 grams per marker). Brief exposure to vapor is not liable to be hazardous,
but it is prudent to maximize the user's breathing zone when using the uncapped marker.
Ventilation: General ventilation as required for worker protection (usually 10 air changes per
hour).
Other protective equipment: NA
Eye Protection: NA
Skin Protection: As required in regular professional use with good laboratory practices.
IX. REGULATORY INFORMATION California safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act
of 1986 - Proposition 65:
Ingredient chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer: Epichlorohydrin
(106898)*
* This is indigenous to one of the component resins (2210-79-9).
To cause reproductive toxicity (male): ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (109864). To cause
developmental toxicity: ethylene glycol monomethyl ether (109864). Also: Marker II ink
contains a polyamide resin (LT 0.5%). Polyethylene amines are suspected mutagens.
The five predominant materials in the unit (marker) without respect to any potential hazard are:
For Marker II - Polypropylene, polyester, acetal resin, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether and
polypropylene glycol methyl ether
For Gram Stain Pen - Polypropylene, polyester, acetal resin, propylene glycol methyl ether,
polyvinylidene fluoride.
TSCA status: Components of Marker II and Gram Stain Pen comply with all TSCA Inventory
requirements.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: SECURLINE?MARKER
II/SUPERFROST?br>
Cat. 1451 (black); 1456
(red)
GRAM STAIN PEN - Cat.
1486 (red)
X. OTHER INFORMATION
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a well-ventilated,
cool, dry place. Below 77o F/25o C is optimal for maximum shelf life. To keep the best flow of
ink in tip (writing nib), before and after first use, store each marker in vertical (cap up) position.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Testing is recommended prior to use on actual specimens.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID IN USE:
? Avoid leaving marker uncapped when not in actual use.
? Avoid leaving near source of heat or ignition.
?Avoid skin contact with the liquid ink. Accidental contact should be cleansed promptly
(refer to section V).
? Avoid getting marker ink on clothing, on skin, or in eyes. Ink is known to contain
solvents/resins that cause slight to severe skin and eye irritation on contact.
? Do not use excessive writing force with extra fine nib. This will blunt the point and impede
ink flow.
MSDS STATUS
Reason For Issue...Revision: Added company's internet address. Section II: added a CAS # and
updated PEL sector. Section IX: change in order of predominance for Marker II. Section X:
included storage information for best ink flow from writing nib.
Prepared By...John Reardon
Approved By...Kalyna Snylyk
Date of Revised Issue.05/18/01
Supersedes Date...01/05/93 and Review 05/118/98
DISCLAIMER:
The information in the Material Safety Data Sheet is offered for use by technically qualified
personnel at their discretion and risk. The available data is believed currently reliable, but the
accuracy and completeness of the data is not guaranteed and no representation or warranty is
either expressed or implied.
Since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of
results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by use of this material.
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