MSDS#: 44001
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Telephone Number: 1-800-323-0749
Sanford Corporation
Initiated By: Susan Nyborg
2711 Washington Boulevard
June 1, 2001
Bellwood, IL 60104 Date of Last Revision:
Medical Emergency No: 1-800-228-5635
Section One: Product Identification
Higgins Waterproof Black Drawing India Ink
Product Name
Colors Black
Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) Certified. Conforms to ASTM D4236. This ink has been examined by
the WIMA Board Certified Toxicologist in a program of toxicological evaluation to assure it is in compliance with the Federal
Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA), and ASTM D4236.
Section Two: Composition
Water, dyes, pigments, additives
Section Three: Physical and Chemical Characteristics
100掳C
Boiling Point:
Not established
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Specific Gravity: 1.03-1.04
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
Appearance and Odor: Black ink; odorless
Evaporation Rate: N/A
Section Four: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): N/A
Upper: N/A
Flammability Limits (% by volume): Lower: N/A
Non-flammable
Extinguishing Medium:
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Non-flammable
Non-flammable
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
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Section Five: Reactivity Data
Stable
Stability:
Conditions to Avoid: None anticipated
Chemical Incompatibility: None anticipated
Hazardous Decomposition: None anticipated
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Section Six: Health Hazard Data
Chemicals Listed as Carcinogens or Potential Carcinogen:
No
IARC Monographs:
No
National Toxicology Program:
No
OSHA Regulated:
Routes of entry: Inhalation -Not an inhalation hazard. Eyes -Flush with water for at least fifteen (15) minutes. Skin-Wash
with soap and water. Ingestion - If large quantities ingested, contact a physician.
Section Seven: Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Flush with water.
Material Is Released or Spill:
Non-hazardous waste. Dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and Local
Waste Disposal Method:
Regulations.
Precautions to Be Taken in Keep from freezing.
Handling and Storage:
Other Precautions: None
Section Eight: Personal Protection and Exposure Control Measures
Eye Protection: None required under normal use conditions.
Skin Protection: None required under normal use conditions.
Respiratory Protection: None required under normal use conditions.
None required under normal use conditions.
Ventilation:
None required under normal use conditions.
Protective Clothing:
HMIS Code
Sanford Corporation has been advised by council that the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard does not apply to the Sanford product described in this
Health N/A MSDS. The reason for the exemption is contained in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (bX6)(ix), as
amended July 1, 1994, per the Code of Federal Regulations. The information
Flammability N/A
contained in this MSDS is forwarded to you for your information, but is not meant to
Reactivity N/A i mply that the product is covered by the Hazard Communication Standard, nor is the
MSDS meant to comply with all the requirements of the Hazard Communication
Personal Protection N/A
Standard.
0 = Minimal / 4 = Severe Hazard
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