Date of Issue : 17/10/2003
Reference number: Q54-1263(K)


Material Safety Data Sheet


1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name : Black Ink Cartridge
Product Code : IP6-104
-Application model: IP-6600
Manufacturer's Name : Seiko I Infotech Inc.
Quality Assurance Department
Address : 563, Takatsuka-Shinden, Matsudo-shi, Chiba, 270-2222,Japan
Telephone Number : +81-47-391-2349
Fax Number : +81-47-391-0952

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Distinction of a substance or a preparation: Preparation
Chemical Name CAS No. ACGIH (TWA) %
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate 112-07-2 20ppm 79-89
N-Methylpyrrolidone 872-50-4 Not listed  3-7
Black Pigment 1333-86-4  TWA3.5mg/m3 0.5-6
 Symbols & R-phrase  Xn;R20/21  Xi;R36/38

 All Ingredients in this product are listed on the EINECS.


3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

       Class name of hazardous chemical for Safety data Sheet in Europe: Combustible and Xn; Harmful and 

       Xi; Irritant preparation.


4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Move to fresh air area. Call a physician.
Skin Contact: In case of contact,immediately wash soap and plenty of water. If irritation develops,get medical attention.Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eye Contact: In case of contact,immediately flesh eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops,get medical attention.
Ingestion : If swallowed,seek medical advice immediately.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2,and Dry chemicals.
Extinguishing Media are not suitable: Water(Jet)
Hazardous decomposition product: Burning in insufficient air supply may produce toxic fume of carbon monoxide.
Protective equipment for Fire fighters: Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus to avoid inhalation of smoke and vapors.
Miscellaneous: May catch fire with ignition.Must be kept away flame or spark.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

        Shut off all sources of ignition or open flame. Keep public away. For small spills, scrape spilled materials
        with disposal toweles or dry sand. For large spills,dike and cover liquid with foam. Take up the spill by
        equipment made of plastics to avoid sparks and place in closed container. Prevent spills from entering
        sewers,watercourses or Low area to avoid pollution.


7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

       Handling:  Do not handle or store near an open flame, sources of heat or sources of ignition.
       Use only in the well-ventilated areas and wear proper protective equipment to avoid skin contact and
       vapor inhalation.

       Storage:Store containers in a cool and dark place.Keep containers closed.


8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Althouth it is unnecessary about usual handling, the use in the well ventilated interior of a room is recommnded.
Exposure Limit: Ethylen glycol monobutyl ether acetate ACGIH(TWA)20ppm
Personal Protective Equipment
-Respiratory Protection: Respirator to avoid breathing organic solvent vapor.
-Hand Protection: Wear chemical resistant gloves treated to prevent static electricity.
-Eye Protection: Use safety glasses or goggles.
-Skin and Body Protection: Wear working clothes and anti-static safety shoes.
Other protection No smoking,No eating and drinking at the work place.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Liquid
Color: Black
Odor: solvent odor
pH: Not Relevant
Specific Temperatures/Temperature Ranges at which changes in Physical State Occur:
-Boiling Point : 191-202oC
-Melting Point : Not applicable
Flashpoint:  83 oC(Cleveland open cup)
Flammable limit: 0.8-8.5vol%
Vapor pressure: <0.03mmHg@20oC
Specific gravity: 0.96-1.00g/cm3@25oC
Solubility in water: insoluble

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable
Possible Hazardous Reactions Occurring Under Specific Conditions: Not occur
Conditions to Avoid: Extremely high temperature
Materials to Avoid: Acids and oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Burning in insufficient air supply may product toxic fume of carbon monoxide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Eye contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin contact: Contact with skin may cause irritation.
Inhalation:

Prolonged or repeated inhalation of vapor may cause headaches,dizziness or nausea.

Ingestion: Ingestion may result in gastric disturbance.
Acute Toxicity : Ethylen glycol monobutyle ether acetate:LD50 (rat)2,400mg/kg     N-Methylpyrrolidon:LD50 (rat) 3,914mg/kg  
Carcinogenicity : This product contains Ni-compound. But this Ni-compound is not listed the IARC carcinogenicity substances lists. Also,this Ni-compound shows the negative results on AMES test.
Long term exposure : This product is not considered as a known human carcinogen.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental fate and distribution : This product is insoluble in water .Treat using the best available techniques to avoid environmental contamination.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste from residues : Dispose in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN CLASS: Not applicable
UN NUMBER: Not applicable
PACKING GROUP: This product is not classified as hazardous for transport.
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Ink
Follow all regulations in your country.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Classification:Combustible and harmful preparation. 
Indication of danger:Harmful
Symbols of danger:Xn
R-phrase:  R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
               R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S-phrase S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S41 In case of fire and /or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Follow all regulation in your country.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This data sheet was prepared in accordance with directive 1999/45/EC.
The above information relates only to the safety of the product designated, based on our current state of knowledge. No responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions.