SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product name : Heatless Ink IQ880 Black Date Prepared : Jun.17.2020
SDS Number : 20A027 Revision Date :
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name : Heatless Ink IQ880 Black
Recommended use : Ink for ink jet printer
Company : GENERAL CO., LTD.
18, Satsukigaoka, Minakuchi-cho, Koka-shi, Siga 528-0062, Japan
Telephone number : +81-748-65-2260
Fax number : +81-748-63-1922
Emergency telephone number : +81-748-65-2260
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquid : Category 2
Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment : Category 3
Label Elements
Hazard pictograms :
Signal word : Danger
Hazard statements : Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
Prevention : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Avoid release to the environment.
Response : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
In case of fire: Use an appropriate extinguishing agent for extinction.
Storage : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal : Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other hazards : None known
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance or Mixture : Mixture
Ingredients
Concentration
Components CAS No.
(wt%)
Ethanol 64-17-5 < 70
1-Methoxy-2-propanol 107-98-2 < 20
Dyestuff Confidential < 10
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3-Methyl-2-butanone 563-80-4 <3
Butyl acetate 123-86-4 <1
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
Inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact : Wash thoroughly with soap and plenty of water while removing all
contaminated clothes.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and
lower eyelids. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to remove. Continue
to rinse for at least 15 minutes.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion : Wash mouth with water and seek medical advice immediately.
Do not induce vomiting.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
: No further relevant information available.
Recommendations for immediate medical care and special treatment needed
Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry chemical, Alcohol-resistant foam, Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use water jet.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides will form in fire.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
: Wear suitable protective suit and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in section 8.
Keep unnecessary peoples away. Isolate area. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions : Do not release into soil, sewers, river, or the public water courses.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
: In the case of a cartridge: Not applicable.
At the time of the leakage of contents: Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or
other non-combustible material and transfer to sealable containers. Remove all
sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Handling : Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Prohibition of dropping and throwing.
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Avoid breathing vapors. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces.
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges.
Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage : Do not store ink in high or freezing temperature.
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
Do not store ink with acids, oxidizing agents or explosives.
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
Components CAS No. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
Ethanol 64-17-5 1000 ppm, 1900 mg/m3 STEL 1000 ppm
TWA 50 ppm
1-Methoxy-2-propanol 107-98-2 No data available
STEL 100 ppm
3-Methyl-2-butanone 563-80-4 No data available TWA 20 ppm
TWA 50 ppm
Butyl acetate 123-86-4 150 ppm, 710 mg/m3
STEL 150 ppm
Engineering controls
Engineering measures : Adequate ventilation should be provided so that exposure limits are not exceeded.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Hand protection : Impermeable gloves.
Eye protection : Safety glasses with side-shields. Goggles.
Skin and body protection : Protective suit, Safety shoes.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state : Liquid
Color : Black
Odor : Alcohol odor
pH : 4-7
Melting point : No data available
Boiling point : 75 degree C
Flash point : 13 degrees C [Ethanol] 32 degrees C [1-Methoxy-2-propanol]
Evaporation rate : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Upper explosion limit : No data available
Lower explosion limit : No data available
Vapor pressure : No data available
Vapor density : No data available
Relative density : 0.86 (at 25 degrees C)
Water solubility : Insolubility
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity : 2.0 mPa･s (at 25 degrees C)
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity : No hazardous reactions with proper storage and handling.
Chemical stability : The product is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions : No hazardous reactions with proper storage and handling.
Conditions to avoid : High temperature, heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition. Oxidizing
condition.
Incompatible materials : Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products : Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides will form in fire.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
Components Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50
Ethanol (rat) 6200 mg/kg (rabbit) LDLo 20000 mg/kg (rat) 63000 ppm/4 h
1-Methoxy-2-propanol (rat) 6600 mg/kg (rabbit) 13 g/kg (mouse) 7395 - 9258 ppm/4h
3-Methyl-2-butanone (rat) 2572 mg/kg (rabbit) >5000 mg/kg (rat) 7810 ppm/4 h
Butyl acetate (rat) 14130 mg/kg (rabbit) >5000 mg/kg No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation : No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation : No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization : No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity : No data available
Carcinogenicity : NTP : Not listed.
IARC : Ethanol in alcoholic beverages: Group 1
EPA : Not listed.
Reproductive toxicity : No data available
Specific target organ systemic toxicity - : May cause drowsiness or dizziness. [1-Methoxy-2-propanol]
Single exposure
Specific target organ systemic toxicity - : No data available
Repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard : No data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Components Species Value
Fish (Pimephales promelas) LC50 (96h) >100 mg/L
Ethanol
Crustacea (Ceriodaphnia) LC50 (48h) 5012 mg/L
1-Methoxy-2-propanol Fish (carp) LC50 (96 h) 20.8 g/L
Dyestuff Fish LC50 2.0 mg/L
Persistence and degradability : Dyestuff Not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation : No data available
Mobility in soil : No data available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Appropriate disposal methods : Dispose of waste material in accordance with local, state and federal pollution
regulations.
Contaminated packaging : When disposing of an empty container, dispose after removing contents
materials completely. Dispose of this material and its container according to
your country law.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
International Regulations
UN number : 1210
UN proper shipping name : Printing Ink
Class : Class 3
Packing group : II
Sea transport
IMDG-Code
UN number : 1210
UN proper shipping name : Printing Ink
Class : Class 3
Packing group : II
Marine pollutant : No
Air transport
ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR
UN number : 1210
UN proper shipping name : Printing Ink
Class : Class 3
Packing group : II
Land transport
DOT
ADR/RID
UN number : 1210
UN proper shipping name : Printing Ink
Class : Class 3
Packing group : II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Follow all regulations in your country.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Literature Reference : SDS of raw material manufacturer
NITE: Chemical Risk Information Platform
3E: Ariel Research Tool
ECHA: Information on Chemicals
Revision date :
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Further information
The information contained herein is based on the current knowledge. This Safety Data Sheet is intended to
describe our products in correctness of safety requirements. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing
specific properties. The data applies to only usual handing.
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