Material Safety Data Sheet
PN 7034437
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IBM 4245 General Purpose Ribbon
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Lexmark has determined that Material Safety Data Sheets are not required for printer ribbons. For customer
convenience, Lexmark provides product information in this familiar format.
Section 1 - Product and Company Identification
Product Name: IBM 4245 General Purpose Ribbon Manufacturer: Lexmark International, Inc.
Product ID: 7034437 740 West New Circle Road
Chemical Printer ribbon Lexington, KY 40550
Family:
Application: IBM Printer Model 4245 Information: 1-859-232-3000
Prepared By: Product Environmental Programs Emergency: 1-859-232-3333
Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredients Percent (wt.) CAS No. OSHA PELS ACGIH TLV
Fatty Acid 45-55 112-80-1 None None
Triarylmethane Dyes 14-21 Trade Secret None None
Monoazo Dye 2-4 495-54-5 None None
Diisodecyl Phthalate 4-7 68515-49-1 None None
Fatty Acid Ester 12-17 68333-78-8 None None
Carbon Black 7-8 1333-86-4 3.5 mg/m?TWA 3.5 mg/m?TWA
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
Hazard Information: Primary Route of Exposure: Skin contact
Inhalation: No adverse effects known.
Skin Contact: Prolonged staining of skin by ink may cause irritation or dermatitis in sensitive
individuals. No adverse chronic effects known.
Eye Contact: May cause irritation. No adverse chronic effects known.
Ingestion: No adverse effects known.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation: No adverse effects known.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Eye Contact: Flush immediately with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses and continue
flushing for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops and persists, seek medical
attention.
Ingestion: Wash mouth out with water. If ribbon ingested, seek medical attention.
Aggravated Conditions: Individuals with skin disorders may experience an allergic reaction.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Water, dry chemical, foam
Treat as an oil fire. Water is generally ineffective.
Hazardous Combustion Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, unidentified organics
Products:
Special Exposure Hazards: None known
Special Protective Equipment: Use a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus if a large number of
ribbons are involved.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautionary None required for intended use in printer.
Measures:
Procedure for Cleaning/ Collect and dispose of in normal trash. Wear gloves to minimize contact and
Absorption: prevent staining of skin.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: No special handling required.
Storage: Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: None required
Gloves: None required
Skin Protection: None required
Eyes: None required
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Black ink on nylon substrate Melting Point: Not applicable
Odor: Mild Specific Gravity: Not applicable
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, bases and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition None anticipated
Products:
Additional Guidelines: None
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
Primary Routes of Exposure: Skin contact
Acute Toxicity Oral Rat LD50 Not determined
(mg/kg):
Aggravated Conditions: Individuals with skin disorders may experience an allergic reaction.
Carcinogenicity Comment: Neither this product nor any of its components present above 0.1% are listed by
IARC, NTP, or OSHA as known carcinogens.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Mobility: Not determined
Persistence: Not determined
Bioaccumulative: Not determined
Other Information: None
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
This product is not a listed hazardous waste in accordance with Federal Regulation 40 CFR Part 261. If discarded in
its purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste either by listing or by characteristic. However, under
RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal whether a material has been
contaminated and should be classified as a hazardous waste. Disposal is subject to local, state and federal
regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT Status: Not classified as a hazardous material or substance under US
DOT.
DOT Shipping Name: Not applicable DOT Reportable Quantity: Not applicable
Hazard Class: Not applicable DOT Packing Group: Not applicable
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
TSCA (USA) All ingredients are listed on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory,
have been registered, or are exempt.
SARA / EPCRA (USA): None of the ingredients in this product has a final reportable quantity (RQ) under
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know Act (EPCRA)- Section 302:
Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) or notification requirements for EHS
under Section 304.
California Proposition 65: This product contains no known materials at levels which the State of California
has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm - California
Proposition 65.
DSL (Canada): All ingredients are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL), have
been registered on the Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL), or are exempt.
WHMIS Hazard Class (Canada): Not a WHMIS controlled product.
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Section 16 - Other Information
The following has been revised
since the last issue of this MSDS: No significant revisions to health and safety information.
Additional Information: None
Data are most current known to Lexmark at the time of preparation and are believed to be accurate. No warranty as to
their accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.
***END OF MSDS***
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