Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexographic Inks 鈭? Number 14
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: July 31, 2006
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Water based Inks: Various Colors Specialty Products Division
(Using Ammonium Hydroxide) 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: Epic Inks, Flexo Ink, GF Supreme Inks, Graphic-Flex Ink, Ninja Ink, Printing Ink, Value-Flex
Ink, GCMI-90 (black ink).
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Name CAS# Percent Agency Exposure Limits Comments
Acrylic Resins Not 5%-10% OSHA Not Established Not Hazardous
Applicable ACGIH Not Established
50 ppm PEL (1)
Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6 0%-3% OSHA See NOTE below
25 ppm TLV (1)
(ammonia monohydrate, ACGIH
35 ppm STEL(1)
aqua ammonia, ACGIH
aquammonia)
NOTE 1: The ammonium hydroxide is present in neutralized form. This product does not pose a
corrosive hazard.
(1) Occupational exposure limits for ammonium hydroxide are based on ammonia exposure limits
3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: Various colored inks with mild ammonia odor
Primary Health Hazards: Irritation to eyes
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Ingestion: Not a likely source of exposure.
鈱? Skin: Mild irritant
Inhalation: Not a likely source of exposure.
鈱? Eye: Strong Irritant
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Dermatitis
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Acute Health Hazards: None Known
Chronic Health Hazards: None Known
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3. Hazard Identification (cont鈥檇.)
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP: Not Listed
IARC Monographs: Not Listed
OSHA Regulated: Not Listed
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.
Eye Contact: Flush with water to remove. Seek medical help if irritation or discomfort persists.
Skin Contact: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with mild soap and water. Get
medical help if irritation or discomfort persists.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to occur. Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical help if persistent irritation, severe coughing, or breathing
difficulty occurs.
Note to Physician: If medical assistance is necessary, have copies of this MSDS available.
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 = 1 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 rubber 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.
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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.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES 鈥? Chemically resistant rubber 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: Various colored inks with mild ammonia odor
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg): 200掳F-230掳F
Same as water
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
Freezing Point: 32掳F
NAP
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):
Same as water
Vapor Density (air = 1; 1 atm):
Same as water
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
20-35 sec. (#2 Zahn Cup)
Viscosity:
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70oF (21oC)]: 40%-60%
8.5-10.5
Density (lb/gal):
The VOC content varies slightly with each individual
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC鈥檚; %wt):
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. Individual component information is listed
below if available. Note, the corrosive component, ammonium hydroxide, is present in neutralized
form and does not pose a corrosive hazard.
Components: Ammonium hydroxide (44% solution) LD50 Rat oral 350 mg/kg.
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. Dry ink is safe to landfill. Because the acrylic resins and pigments are very
chemically stable and non-toxic, they do not degrade into harmful products.
Environmental Toxicity: Product contains ammonium hydroxide (ammonia), listed as medium aquatic
toxicity by US-EPA document 744-R-02-002, April 2002, 鈥淎n Evaluation of Flexographic Inks on
Wide-Web Film鈥?. Ammonium hydroxide has an aquatic toxicity rating of TLm96 10-100 ppm.
Ammonium Hydroxide is regulated under Clean Water Act.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Blue and green inks often use copper containing organic pigments. Many
facilities, especially sewer districts, limit the quantity of copper present in the wastewater. In
addition, these pigments contain chemically bound cyanide anion. While this material is recognized
as safe within the matrix of the pigment, standard wastewater testing protocol will break the molecule
and liberate free cyanide. Cyanide is regulated in wastewater and pretreatment may be required.
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
Mode: (Air, Land, water) Not regulated as a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of
Transportation for the product in purchased form.
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
The ammonium hydroxide is present in neutralized
Hazard Class:
form. This product does not pose a corrosive
hazard.
NAP
UN/NA ID Number:
Product in purchased form 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: Ammonium hydroxide is subject to reporting requirements of CERCLA with a RQ of 1,000
pounds.
DSL: Product ingredient, ammonium hydroxide is a listed chemical.
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15. Regulatory Information (cont鈥檇.)
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure
requirements of:
California 鈥? Prop 65 鈥? Ammonium hydroxide, is not a substance known to the state to cause
cancer/reproductive toxicity.
Minnesota 鈥? Hazardous Substance List 鈥? NAP
New Jersey 鈥? This product contains Ammonium hydroxide, a substance identified on New Jersey鈥檚
environmental hazardous substance list.
Pennsylvania 鈥? This product contains Ammonium hydroxide, a substance identified on Pennsylvania鈥檚
environmental hazardous substance list.
SARA 313 Information: This product does not contain any chemical components with known CAS
numbers that exceed the De Minimis reporting levels (e.g. ammonium hydroxide > 10%) established
by SARA Title III, section 313 and 40-CFR 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: All our ink products comply with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations
21, Section 175. These regulations state that adhesives, inks, and related materials may be safely used
for packaging foods, when they are separated by a functional barrier, which prevents migration of material
into the food (Indirect Food Contact). That is, the inside paper liner and medium separates the printing on
the outside of the food container.
WHMIS Classification: Ammonium hydroxide, present in this product, is listed on the WHMIS
Hazardous Ingredients Disclosure list (=/> 1%). Product in purchased form does not meet the criteria
of WHMIS Classification. 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: 03/19/04
Date Revised: 07/31/06
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 this information
is suitable for their applications and to follow safety precautions as may be necessary. The user has
the responsibility to make sure that this sheet 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
EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA = International Air Transport Association
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LCLo = Lowest concentration in air resulting in death
LC50 = Concentration in air resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LEL = Lower Explosive Limit
LFL = Lower Flammable Limit
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)
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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