Msds For Ink Sticks - Tektronix Phaser 850 User Manual

MSDS for Ink Sticks

SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Trade Name:
ColorStix® Ink, Black
ColorStix® Ink, Cyan
ColorStix® Ink, Magenta
ColorStix® Ink, Yellow
Four color "rainbow" pack
Product Use: Tektronix Phaser® 850 Color Printer
SECTION 2 - INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Fatty amide waxes
Rosin ester
Phthalate ester
Black, cyan, magenta, or yellow dye
The specific identity of ingredients, and their percentage composition, are withheld as a trade secret.
Tektronix ColorStix® solid-ink sticks are considered articles under US OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard, 29CFR1910.1200. This Material Safety Data Sheet is provided as a
customer service.
SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Skin
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Immediate effects: None are known or expected. See Section 11 for toxicology test information.
Long term effects: None are known or expected.
Carcinogenicity: None of the ingredients of this product are listed as carcinogens by IARC, NTP,
or OSHA.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: None expected.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: None expected.
SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE: Contact unlikely. If particles get into eye, flush thoroughly with water.
SKIN: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
INHALATION: Not applicable
INGESTION: Not applicable
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: Above 200 degrees C (392 degrees F).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: All extinguishing agents classified as B and C are effective including dry
powder(s), CO , and halon.
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FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus, pressure
demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved, and full protective gear.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: These inks will burn. During a fire, irritating and toxic gases may be
generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. No unusual fire hazards expected.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SPILL OR LEAK: Not applicable.
SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: No special precautions.
STORAGE: Avoid high temperatures. Keep ink below 70 degrees C (160 degrees F).
SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL - PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES: None established
ENGINEERING CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION: No special protection indicated when used
as intended.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Waxy solid. Black, blue, red, or yellow in color. Odorless.
SOLUBILITY: Not water-soluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.99
Advanced Features and Troubleshooting Manual
Phaser 850 Printer Material Safety Data Sheets
Tektronix Part Number:
016-1831-00, 016-1831-50
016-1825-00, 016-1828-00
016-1826-00, 016-1829-00
016-1827-00, 016-1830-00
016-1833-00
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