Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexographic Inks 鈭? Number 22
Weyerhaeuser Company Emergency Phone: (253) 924-5000
PO Box 9777 Additional Information: (253) 924-3865
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp Revised Date: January 28, 2005
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Water-based Flexographic Ink Specialty Products Division
Oregon Ink Plant
5570 SW Western Avenue; Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-8125 (information)
Ohio Ink Plant
865 Pittsburgh Drive; Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-9882
Synonyms: Flexo Ink, GF Supreme Ink, Graphic-Flex Ink, MSDS 22, Ninja Ink, Printing Ink,
Value-Flex Ink.
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Name CAS# Percent Agency Exposure Limits Comments
Acrylic Resins Not 5%-10% OSHA Not Established Product contains no
Applicable ACGIH Not Established OSHA hazardous
chemicals at or above the
required reportable levels.
3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: Milky, white liquid with mild odor.
Primary Health Hazards: Irritation to eyes
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Ingestion: Not a likely source of exposure. Ingestion could result in stomach cramps, nausea, or
vomiting.
Skin: Brief contact with intact skin is considered harmless. Prolonged and or repeated contact
may cause mild irritation, including redness, drying and cracking of the skin.
Inhalation: Not a likely source of exposure. Exposure to fogs or mists of the product may cause
respiratory irritation.
Eye: Brief direct contact may cause irritation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Dermatitis
Chronic Health Hazards: None Known
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP: Not Listed
IARC Monographs: Not Listed
OSHA Regulated: Not Listed
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4. Emergency and First-Aid Procedures
Ingestion: If large quantity swallowed, give two glasses of water (pint/0.5 liter) if victim completely
conscious/alert. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do by medical personnel. Seek medical
attention if symptoms develop. Provide copy of MSDS to medical personnel.
Eye Contact: Flush with water to remove. Seek medical attention if irritation or discomfort persists.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with mild soap and water. Seek
medical assistance if irritation or discomfort persists. Provide copy of MSDS to medical personnel.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to occur. Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical assistance if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or
breathing difficulty occurs. Provide copy of MSDS to medical personnel.
Note to Physician: Provide a copy of MSDS to medical personnel.
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used): NAP
LFL = NAP UFL = NAP
Flammable Limits:
Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide.
Autoignition Temperature: NAP
Special Firefighting Procedures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be
worn in chemical fires. Water may be ineffective, serving only to spread product, but may be used to
cool containers.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: The wet ink is not flammable. The bulk of the ink will not burn.
If heated to dryness, the remaining organic polymers and pigments, although difficult to ignite, will
burn as a class III B fire. It is recommended that containers be tightly closed and isolated from heat,
electrical equipment, and flame. A closed container could possibly explode when exposed to
extreme heat.
Health = 1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 B
HMIS Rating (Scale 0-4): PPE =
Health = 1 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0
NFPA Rating (Scale 0-4):
6. Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Dike and contain spill with absorbent
material such as clay or commercially available material. Place material in container for disposal.
Wear safety glasses and chemical resistant gloves to minimize exposure.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken In Handling and Storage: Follow standard industrial practices when handling
this product or empty containers. Avoid getting product on skin, eyes, or clothing. If contact with the
product occurs, remove effected clothing and wash with soap and water. Store in a cool, dry, well
ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Avoid excessive hot or cold temperatures. Keep
containers tightly closed when not in use.
8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment:
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 鈥? Under normal conditions of use, respiratory protection is not required.
If a fog or mist is produced, use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator with organic vapor absorbing
cartridges. The respirator program must comply with OSHA and ANSI standards.
EYE PROTECTION 鈥? Chemical safety glasses recommended.
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8. Exposure Control Measures, Personal Protection (cont鈥檇.)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Chemically resistant gloves are recommended.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT 鈥? Eye wash station.
WORK/HYGIENE PRACTICES 鈥? Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, and at the end of the
shift.
Ventilation:
LOCAL EXHAUST 鈥? Provide local exhaust as needed so that exposure limits are met.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) 鈥? Provide general ventilation in processing and storage areas so that
exposure limits are met.
SPECIAL 鈥? None
OTHER 鈥? None
9. Physical/Chemical Properties
Physical Description: Milky, white liquid with mild odor.
200掳 F-230掳 F
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg):
(<1) Similar to water, dependant on temperature and
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
percent relative humidity.
32掳 F
Freezing Point:
32掳 F
Melting Point:
NAV
Molecular Formula:
NAV
Molecular Weight:
Not Determined
Oil-water Distribution Coefficient:
Not Determined
Odor Threshold:
8.5-10.0
pH:
100%
Solubility in Water (% by weight):
NAV
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1):
Similar to water, 17.3 g/m3 saturated vapor density at
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm):
20掳 F
Similar to water, 17.5 mm Hg (20掳/760 mm Hg)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
20-35 sec. (#2 Zahn Cup)
Viscosity:
40%-60%
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70掳 F (21掳 C)]:
8.5-10.5
Density (lb/gal):
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC鈥檚; %wt): The VOC content varies slightly with each individual
ink. VOC information can be found on our Technical
Data Sheet for each ink. Call (800) 547-1836 for this
information.
10. Stability and Reactivity
鈱? Stable
Stability: Unstable
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures and freezing conditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Acids, strong oxidizing or reducing agents, alkali metals.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
鈱? Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None
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11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: None available for product in purchased form.
Components: None available for acrylic resin.
Target Organs: NAV
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: The wet ink is water soluble and highly colored. Small amounts of inks are easily
observed in water. However, except for the obvious coloration, there is little change in the water
quality. Aquatic toxicity is very low. Dry ink exposed to water will slowly leach color with the same
result as above. Because the acrylic is chemically stable and non-toxic, it does not degrade into
harmful products. This product in purchased form has not been tested. However, the physical and
chemical nature of the product and toxicological data on ingredients indicate that this product is of
relatively low risk.
Environmental Toxicity: Non available for product or components.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Check with your local sewer authority before disposing to sewer. This
material is not a RCRA hazardous waste. Due to liquid form, this product may be determined to be a
鈥渟pecial鈥? waste. Dispose of material in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
This material is not subject to US-DOT regulations
Mode: (Air, Land, water)
under 49 CFR Parts 171-180.
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
NAP
Hazard Class:
NAP
UN/NA ID Number:
This material is not a regulated product.
TDG:
NAP
Packing Group:
NAP
Information Reported for Product/Size:
None
USDOT Shipping Classification:
15. Regulatory Information
TSCA: All ingredients of this product are listed.
CERCLA: Product ingredients are not subject to reporting requirements of CERCLA.
DSL: All ingredients of this product are listed.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW:
California: Prop 65 - This product does not contain substances identified on the Proposition 65 list at
levels that pose a significant risk for purposes of Section 25249.10(c) or result in an observable effect
for purposes of Section 25249.10(c) of the Act.
Minnesota: Hazardous Substance List - NAP
New Jersey: This product does not contain a substance identified on New Jersey鈥檚 environmental
hazardous substance list.
Pennsylvania: This product does not contain a substance identified on Pennsylvania鈥檚 environmental
hazardous substance list.
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15. Regulatory Information (cont鈥檇.)
SARA 313 Information: This product does not contain any chemical components with known CAS
numbers that exceed the De Minimis reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313 and
40 CFR Part 372.
SARA 311/312 Hazard Category: This product has been reviewed according to the EPA "Hazard
Categories" promulgated under SARA Title III Sections 311 and 312 and is considered, under
applicable definitions, to meet the following categories:
An immediate (acute) health hazard Yes
A delayed (chronic) health hazard No
A fire hazard No
A reactivity hazard No
A sudden release hazard No
FDA: This product complies with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements found in 21 CFR
搂 175. These regulations indicate that adhesives, inks, and related materials may be safely used for food
packaging purposes, when they are separated by a functional barrier that prevents migration of the
material into the food (Indirect Food Contact).
WHMIS Classification: Product does not meet WHMIS hazard classification criteria. The MSDS
contains all other information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
CONEG: This product is certified to be in full compliance with CONEG Model Legislation for packaging
and packaging ink components.
16. Additional Information
Date Prepared: 01/28/2005
Date Revised: NAP
Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Weyerhaeuser MSDS available on: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp
User鈥檚 Responsibility: The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is based on the
experience of occupational health and safety professionals and comes from sources believed to be
accurate or otherwise technically correct. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine if the product is
suitable for its proposed application(s) and to follow necessary safety precautions. The user has the
responsibility to make sure that this MSDS is the most up-to-date issue.
Definition of Common Terms:
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
C = Ceiling Limit
CAS# = Chemical Abstracts System Number
DOT = U. S. Department of Transportation
DSL = Domestic Substance List
EC50 = Effective concentration that inhibits the endpoint to 50% of control population
EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LC50 = Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
LEL = Lower Explosive Limit
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
LFL = Lower Flammable Limit
MSHA = Mining Safety and Health Administration
NAP = Not Applicable
NAV = Not Available
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NPRI = Canadian National Pollution Release Inventory
NTP = National Toxicology Program
OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit
RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
STEL = Short-Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
STP = Standard Temperature and Pressure
TCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in a toxic effect
TDG = Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TDLo = Lowest dose resulting in a toxic effect
TLV = Threshold Limit Value
TSCA = Toxic Substance Control Act
TWA = Time-Weighted Average (8 hours)
UFL = Upper Flammable Limit
WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
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