MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE: Not classified as hazardous according to the criteria of
Worksafe Australia
Manufacturer: Canon Inc.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome,
Ohta-ku Tokyo, Japan
Phone: 03-3798-2111
Distributor: Canon Australia Pty Ltd
1 Thomas Holt Drive
North Ryde N.S.W 2113 Phone (02) 9805-2000
Date of preparation: May 16,1992
Revised: 01 July 2002
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Canon NPG-3 Black Toner for NP6060 Copier
DESCRIPTION. Solid mixture, black toner powder
CANON ITEM NO: F41-7901
SECTION 2 INGREDIENTS
USA
Principal Components(CAS No.) wt% OSHA* ACGIH** DFG***
Styrene acrylate copolymer 45-55 - - -
Iron oxide (1317-81-9) 40-50 - - -
Salicylic acid chromiumtzrl) 0.5-1.5 - - -
chelate (72869-85-3)
SECTION 3 PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: Not available for solid mixtures.
MELTING POINT: 100 - 150'C
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg.): Negligible
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Not applicable
SOLUBILZTY IN WATER. Negligible
SOLUBILITY IN ORGANIC SOLVENTS: Partially soluble in toluene and
xylene.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): 1.4 - 1.6
VOLATILE BY VOLUME(%): Negligible
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): Negligible
pH IN CONCENTRATE: No data available
pH IN DILUTION AS USED: No data available
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Toner is fine powder,with slight odour.
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* The column "OSHA" reveals PEL(Permissible Exposure Limit) under
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
** The column "ACGIH" reveals TLV (Threshold limit Value) under American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
*** The column "DFG" reveals MAK (Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentrationen)
under Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.
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SECTION 4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT (Method used): No data available
IGNITION TEMPERATURE: No data available
FLAMMABILITY: Non-flammable solid (According to test
method CFR 1500.44 and 84/449/EEC
(Annex 4V) A.10.)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: No data available
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CO2, water, dry chemicals
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This material, like-most organic
material in powder form, is capable of
creating a dust explosion.
SECTION 5 HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
mg/m3 (Total dust)
USA OSHA(TWA*/PEL): 15
mg/m3 (Respirable fraction)
5
ACGIH(TWA/TLV): 10 mg/m3 (Total dust)
DFG(MAIC): 6 mg/m(Feinstaubkonzentration) and see SECTION 2
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Inhalation: Toner is a finely divided solid. Do not breathe the dust.
Eye contact: No specific hazard is known to Canon. However, any
material that contacts the eye may be irritating.
Skin contact: Low hazard for industrial handling. No data available
for chronic effects of overexposure.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eye contact: Flush with plenty of water.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water.
TOXICITY DATA: Mutagenicity: Negative(Test strains: S. typhimurium)
CARCINOGENICITY:No carcinogen or potential carcinogen, according to IARC
Monographs**,NTP***,OSHA (USA) regulation and EC Directive.
SECTION 6 REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidisers
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Combustion will produce carbon dioxide and. possibly toxic
chemicals such as carbon monoxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: Will not occur.
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* The term "TWA" stands for Time Weighted Average
** The term 鈥淚ARC鈥? stands for International Agency for Research on Cancer.
*** The term "NTP" stands for National Toxicology Program (USA).
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SECTION 7 SAFE USE OH HANDLING
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Avoid inhalation of the dust. Sweep material onto paper or
collect it.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
The waste toner could be considered as plastic waste. For
incineration, package it adequately. Do not disperse the
toner into fire. Disposal should be subject to federal,
state or local laws.
SEGTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None required
VENTILATION: Good general ventilation should be sufficient.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required
EYE PROTECTION: None required
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required
SECTION 9 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO HE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from contact with oxidising materials.
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not
be valid for such material ased in combination with any other material or in
any other process. And, it is based on the level of our knowledge as of the
date of preparation.
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