Uv Ink And Flush - Oce Arizona 640 GT User Manual

UV Ink and Flush

UV Ink and Flush
Introduction
The safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the UV ink and Flush are detailed in
the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents. Review them before handling any UV ink or
flush.
NOTE
The MSDS for all UV inks and Flush are available from the corporate Océ website. For the latest
MSDS and PSDS, visit: http://global.oce.com/support/
CAUTION
UV inks can be harmful if not properly handled. Follow the MSDS guidelines carefully in order
to ensure maximum safety. The information below is a summary of the MSDS documents
published by the UV ink manufacturer.
UV Ink Personal Safety
The operator must wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with side shields
when handling inks. Read and practice safety guidelines as outlined in the MSDS for each ink.
Post these documents in the work area as required by prevailing law. MSDS are provided with all
inks and flush when you purchase them.
Chemicals in UV ink begin to permeate nitrile gloves in less than 10 minutes. While this action
may not be visible, changing contaminated gloves should occur every few minutes. These
penetrating chemicals have no pigment so they are not visible; therefore just because you don't
have pigment on the glove or your skin doesn't mean that exposure has not occurred.
Latex gloves may appear to be robust but provide no protection at all. They only temporarily stop
UV pigment penetration while allowing the invisible harmful chemicals to pass through, where
they are trapped next to the skin, improving contact and associated risk.
Océ recommends that only nitrile gloves, which have been checked for chemical resistance and
approved by the Océ Occupational Health and Safety department, are used. At present, this
includes only the Ansell Touch N Tuff gloves, 92-600 for smooth or 92-605 for textured. Use the
gloves one time only, and replace them immediately if they are punctured or degraded. Never re-
use contaminated gloves once they are removed.
CAUTION
Always use Nitrile gloves when working with UV curing inks. If you get ink on your skin, wash
it off with mild soap and water. Never use alcohol to remove UV ink from your skin as this will
transport the chemicals more easily through your skin and into your body. Hands should be
inspected on a regular basis for any signs of skin damage or inflammation.
Disposal of UV Ink
All waste containing uncured or partly cured UV ink is hazardous and must be disposed of
separately according to local regulations. Do not mix ink waste with non-hazardous waste
(household, office, etc). Do not allow it to reach sewage systems or drinking water supplies. Ink
waste includes maintenance pads and cloths, gloves and any other material containing uncured
or partly cured UV ink. Disposal must be made according to official local regulations.
20 Chapter 3 - Safety Information
Océ Arizona 600 Series