Lanier DF-4 User Manual

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Information

Lanier Worldwide, Inc.

2300 Parklake Dr., N. E.

Atlanta, GA 30345-2979

Identity:

7214 Black Toner

MSDS No.

CP-310

Product ID: 117- 0235 Issued: 12/16/97
Synonyms

Supersedes:

Date:

none
12/16/97

& Common
Names:

Uses:
Chemical

Formula:

Toner, Black Toner
M7214 Copier

Mixture

Prepared by:

European

Contact:

Lanier QA/EH&S Department
Lanier Worldwide, WSM Europe,

Walter Fricke,
Im Taubental D-41468 Neuss,
Germany [phone]

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

PERCENT CAS No. EXPOSURE LIMITS SOURCE

Styrene butylacrylate­butylmethaacrylate
copolymer
Polystyrene
Carbon black < 6.0 1333-86-4
Polypropylene < 1.0 9003-07-0 not listed n/a
Organic ammonium salt < 2.0 102561-46-6 not listed n/a

*PEL as the product: 15mg/m3 (total dust), 5mg/m3 (respirable dust)
*TLV as the product: 10mg/m3 (total dust), 5mg/m3 (respirable dust)

> 90.0

29497-14-1

9003-53-6

not listed

not listed

3.5mg/m

3

3.5mg/m

3

OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV

n/a

n/a

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Hazard Rating:

FIRE = 1 HEALTH = 1
REACTIVITY = 0 SPECIAL = none

Health Hazards (Acute, Chronic, Immediate and Potential): Minimum irritation to respiratory tract may occur as with exposure to
any non-toxic dust. May cause gasping if inhaled. Inhalation should be avoided. May cause temporary eye discomfort.
Health Hazards of Long Term exposure (Chronic): A manufacturer sponsored chronic inhalation study in rats using a special test
toner revealed there were no lung changes at all in the lowest exposure level (1mg/m3), the most relevant level to potential human
exposures. A very slight degree of fibrosis was noted in 25% of the animals at the middle exposure level (4mg/m3), while a slight
degree of fibrosis was observed at the highest exposure level (16mg/m3) in all animals. These findings are attributed to “Lung
Overloading”, a generic response to excessive amount of any dust retained in the lungs for a prolonged interval. The special test
toner was ten times more respirable than commercially available toner to comply with EPA testing protocol and would not function
properly in xerographic equipment.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Inhalation:

Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.

Remove to fresh air if effects occur. Consult
local medical personnel

Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with

water for 5 minutes.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Call a physician.

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Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media: CO

, dry chemical, foam or water.

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Extinguishing media which may not be used for safety reasons: none

Ignition temperature: >350°C

This material will burn in case of fire. The decomposition products are CO, CO

, and Nox. Avoid inhalation of smoke.

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Special protective equipment for fire fighters: none
UEL: n/a LEL: n/a

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Sweep up or clean up with an approved toner vacuum.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Special Handling:
Special Storage:

none
No special storage requirements for safety reasons. Store in a cool dry place.

Section 8: Exposure Control and Personal Protection Information:

Respiratory Protection: Use of a dust mask is recommended when Hand Protection: none required under normal use.
Handling a large quantity of toner or during long term exposure.
Eye Protection: none required under normal use. Skin Protection: none required under normal use.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

CHARACTERISTICS:
Appearance: Black Melting point:

n/a

Form: Fine powder Vapor pressure: n/a
Odor: Odorless Vapor density: n/a
Solubility in Water: Negligible Evaporation rate: n/a
Specific gravity: 1.1 Boiling point: n/a

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

Conditions to avoid: none Materials to avoid: none Stability: Stable
Hazardous decomposition products: CO, CO2, and NOx when burned.

Section 11: Toxicological Information:

Carcinogenicity: In 1996, the IARC reevaluated carbon black as a GROUP 2B carcinogen (possible human carcinogen). This evaluation is given to carbon
black for which there is inadequate human evidence, but sufficient animal evidence. The latter is based upon the development of lung tumors in rats receiving
chronic inhalation exposures to free carbon black at a level that induce particle overload of the lungs. Studies performed in mice have not demonstrated an
association between carbon black and lung tumors. Moreover, a two-year cancer bioassay using a typical toner preparation containing carbon black
demonstrated no association between toner and tumor development in rats.

Acute oral toxicity (rat) LD50: Over 2.0 g/kg Ames Test result: Negative

Section 12: Environmental / Ecological Information

None

Section 13: Disposal Consideration

Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.

Section 14: Transportation Information

None

Section 15: Regulatory Information

None

Section 16: Miscellaneous Information

None

Information on this data sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use in handling of this product under normal conditions. On the basis of
the data available to us, this toner is not a dangerous substance. One should, however , observe the usual precautionary measures for dealing with chemicals.