Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexographic Inks 鈥? Number 15
Weyerhaeuser Company Emergency Phone: (253) 924-5000
PO Box 9777 Additional Information: (253) 924-3865
Federal Way, WA 98063-9777 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Revised Date: March 12, 2004
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Water based Inks: Various Colors Specialty Products Division
(Containing ammonium hydroxide and MEA) 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: Printing Ink, Flexo Ink, Graphic-Flex Ink, Value-Flex Ink, Ninja Ink, GF Supreme Inks
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 1336-21-6 0%-3% OSHA See NOTE below
25 ppm TLV (1)
Hydroxide ACGIH
35 ppm STEL(1)
(Ammonia ACGIH
monohydrate, aqua
ammonia,
aquammonia)
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 0%-3% OSHA 3 ppm PEL See NOTE below
(ethanolamine, 2- OSHA 6 ppm STEL
Aminoethanol, ACGIH 3 ppm TLV
Ethylolamine, Beta- ACGIH 6 ppm STEL
aminoethyl alcohol,
Beta-
hydroxyethylamine)
NOTE: The corrosive components, ammonium hydroxide and monoethanolamine, are 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
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3. Hazard Identification (cont鈥檇.)
鈱? Skin: Mild irritant
Inhalation: Not a likely source of exposure.
鈱? Eye: Strong Irritant.
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
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): Not Applicable
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 = 1 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 a 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,
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7. Handling and Storage (cont鈥檇.)
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.
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:
NAV
Oil-water distribution coefficient:
NAV
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
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC鈥檚; %wt):
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.
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10. Stability and Reactivity (cont鈥檇.)
鈱? Will not occur
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: None available for product in purchased form. Individual component information is listed
below if available. Note, the corrosive components, ammonium hydroxide and monoethanolamine,
are present in neutralized form and do not pose a corrosive hazard.
Components: Monoethanolamine (neat solution) 鈥? Oral LD50 Rat = 2100 mg/kg, moderately toxic.
Monoethanolamine (neat solution) 鈥? Dermal LD50 > 1500 mg/kg Rabbit slightly toxic.
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. Dry ink exposed to water will slowly leach color with the same result as above. Dry ink is
considered 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) and monoethanolamine
(ethanolamine). Both are 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?. Monoethanolamine - LC50-96 hr
aquatic toxicity rating is > 100.00 鈥? 1000.00 ppm practically non-toxic. 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 pre-treatment may be required.
Check with your local sewer authority before disposing to sewer. This material is not a RCRA
hazardous waste. 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) For the product in purchased form, it is not regulated as a hazardous material
by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
The corrosive components, ammonium hydroxide and
Hazard Class:
monoethanolamine, are present in neutralized form.
This product does not pose a corrosive hazard.
NAP
UN/NA ID Number:
Product in purchased for is not a regulated product.
TDG:
NAP
Packing Group:
NAP
Information Reported for Product/Size:
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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 ingredients, monoethanolamine and ammonium hydroxide are both listed chemicals.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure
requirements of:
California: Prop 65 鈥? Not Listed.
Minnesota: Hazardous Substance List 鈥? NAP
New Jersey: Listed for ammonium hydroxide and monoethanolamie.
Pennsylvania: Listed for ammonium hydroxide and monoehtanolamine.
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 and monoethanolamine are components present in this
product that are 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: 02/06/04
Date Revised: 3/12/04
Prepared By: Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
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.
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
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
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
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)
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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