Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexographic Inks 鈥? Number 17
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: February 23, 2006
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Water based Inks: Various Colors Specialty Products Division
(Using Ammonium Hydroxide and certain Barium- Oregon Ink Plant
containing pigments) 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 N/A 5%-10% OSHA Not Established Not
ACGIH Not Established Hazardous
50 ppm PEL(3)
Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6 0%-3% OSHA See NOTE
25 ppm TLV(3) (1)
Synonyms: (ammonia ACGIH below
35 ppm STEL(3)
monohydrate, aqua ammonia, ACGIH
aquammonia)
15 mg/M3 PEL as Not
Barium pigment (red) 1103-38-4 0.5%-5.0% OSHA
Synonyms: (Barium-lithol- ACGIH particulate Hazardous
10 mg/M3 TLV as (2)
red, Barium lithol, D&C Red
No.12, 1-Naphthalenesulfonic particulate
acid, 2-((2-hydroxy-1-
naphthalenyl)azo)-, barium
salt (2:1), Calcotone Red B,
CI Pigment Red 49, barium
salt (2:1))
15 mg/M3 PEL as Not
Barium pigment (orange) 67801-01-8 0.5%-5.0% OSHA
Synonyms: [Benzenesulfonic ACGIH particulate Hazardous
10 mg/M3 TLV as (2)
acid, 5-chloro-4-ethyl-2-((2-
hydroxy-1- naphthalenyl)azo)- particulate
, barium salt (2:1)]
[Chloro-4-ethyl-2-((2-hydroxy-
1-naphthyl)azo)-1-
benzenesulfonic acid, barium
salt]
(1)
The ammonium hydroxide is present in neutralized form. This product does not pose a corrosive
hazard.
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2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information (cont鈥檇.)
(2)
Both of these pigments consist of an organic molecule attached to Barium. Although they are different
colors, the hazard characteristics are similar.
(3)
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
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):
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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 contact with 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.
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):
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.
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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
11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: None available for product in purchased form. Individual component information is listed
below.
Components:
Ammonium hydroxide 鈥? As neat ammonia solution is considered an acute toxic substance based on
LD50 of less than 50 mg/kg by oral route. There are insufficient data in the literature to accurately
characterize the acute toxicity of barium salts. The lethal dose for most salts is 1 to 15 g. The lethal
dose of ingested barium, 0.8 to 0.9 g (or approximately 11 mg/kg), has also been reported. Adults
have recovered after ingesting as much as 30 grams of barium carbonate.
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
typically considered acceptable landfill waste. Acrylic resins and pigments are chemically stable and
considered environmentally non-toxic and do not degrade into harmful products.
Environmental Toxicity: While the product in purchased form is considered to exhibit low environmental
toxicity, the product does contain ammonium hydroxide (ammonia) and barium lithol red, which 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. Ammonium hydroxide and barium compounds are regulated
under Clean Water Act.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: Many sewer districts no longer accept ink bearing wastewater. Check with
your local sewer authority before disposing to sewer. Although the EPA lists barium as a toxic heavy
metal, these inks are not a RCRA hazardous waste based on repeated testing of raw pigment, the
wet ink, and the dry ink film utilizing EPA鈥檚 test protocol. These tests have shown the free barium
level below 100 ppm (the regulatory level). A waste containing barium may or may not be
characterized as a hazardous waste following testing by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching
Procedure as prescribed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations. Due
to liquid form, this product may be determined a 鈥渟pecial鈥? waste. Dispose of product in accordance
with local, state, and federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
Mode: (Air, Land, water) The product in purchased form is not regulated as a hazardous material by the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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14. Transport Information (cont鈥檇.)
NAP
Proper Shipping Name:
The ammonium hydroxide is present in neutralized form. This
Hazard Class:
product does not pose a corrosive hazard. Barium compounds
are listed as 6.1 - toxic material
For barium compounds 鈥? UN1564
UN/NA:
II for barium compounds
Packing Group:
NAP
Information Reported for
Product/Size:
NAP
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 ingredients ammonium hydroxide and barium compounds (Barium Lithol Red), and are
listed.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure
requirements of:
California Prop 65 鈥? Not listed.
Minnesota 鈥? Hazardous Substance List 鈥? NAP
New Jersey 鈥? Listed for ammonium hydroxide
Pennsylvania 鈥? Listed for ammonium hydroxide
SARA 313 Information: This product contains Barium, which is subject to the reporting requirements of
SARA Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act of 1986 and 40
CFR 372. The product ingredient ammonium hydroxide does not exceed the De Minimis reporting
levels (e.g. ammonium hydroxide > 10%) established by SARA Title III, section 313 of the Emergency
Planning and Community Right-to-know Act of 1986 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 鈥? Yes
A delayed (chronic) health hazard 鈥? No
A fire hazard 鈥? No
A reactivity hazard 鈥? No
A sudden release hazard 鈥? 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: Not Determined
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: 03/04/04
Date Revised: 02/23/06
Prepared By: Weyerhaeuser Company Corporate Environment, Health & Safety
Weyerhaeuser MSDS available on: http://www.weyerhaeuser.com/environment/msds/default.asp
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
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 its 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
DSL = Domestic Substance List
EPA = U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer
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
LFL = Lower Flammable Limit
MSHA = Mine Safety and Health Administration
NAP = Not Applicable
NAV = Not Available
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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
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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