Safety Guidelines For Ink Materials - Oce Arizona 250 GT User Manual

Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials

Safety Guidelines for Ink Materials
Introduction
This section outlines the safety concerns involved with the handling and use of the
UV ink and Flush for the Arizona 250 GT printer. Read all of the material in this
section and also review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents before
handling any UV ink or using the printer.
Note: The full text of the MSDS for all UV inks and Flush is found on the ODGS
web site at the following location:
http://www.dgs.oce.com/PrinterSupport/MSDS_Support/MSDS_Sheets.htm
Caution: Both UV inks and the curing lamps can be harmful if not properly
handled. Follow these guidelines carefully in order to ensure maximum
safety.
Personal Safety
The operator should wear nitrile gloves, a protective apron, and safety glasses with
side shields when handling inks.
Note: Warning for Seated Individuals- The UV Curing System on the Arizona 250
GT generates hazardous levels of thermal, electrical and UV energies. UV light
exposure is at it's worst for individuals in a seated position (Table Height of 90cm).
Do not sit within 5 metres of the printer and do not look at the UV lamps if your eyes
are positioned below the level of the printer table.
Ventilation and Room Volume
The minimum space/ working room volume for using the Arizona 250 GT is 69 m3
or 2430 cubic feet. The printer should operate in an area where a good standard of
general ventilation is available at 5 to 10 air changes per hour. Mechanical
Ventilation must be added where the air changes per hour are under 5 per hour.
Handling UV 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 for all four inks
are provided when you purchase inks. The following is a summary of the important
safety aspects of the MSDS that are common to all UV inks.
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