Material Safety Data Sheet
Flexo Ink Extender
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 24, 2005
1. Product Identification
Product Manufacturing Location(s)
Specialty Products Division
Inventory Number: 10100015
Product Name: Flexo Ink Extender
Oregon Ink Plant
5570 SW Western Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 644-8125
(800) 547-1836
Product synonyms: Ink Additive
2. Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Name CAS# Percent Agency Exposure Limits Comments
Monoethanolamine 141-43-5 7%-9% OSHA 3 ppm TWA Corrosive
(synonyms: ethanolamine, 2- OSHA 6 ppm STEL
Aminoethanol, Ethylolamine, ACGIH 3 ppm TWA
Beta-aminoethyl alcohol, ACGIH 6 ppm STEL
Beta-hydroxyethylamine)
3. Hazard Identification
Appearance and Odor: Milky white liquid with mild ammonia odor.
Primary Health Hazards: Corrosive. Irritation to eyes and skin. Direct contact with the liquid can be
severely irritating to the skin and may result in redness, swelling, burns, and skin damage. Prolonged
eye contact may cause corneal damage, eye burns, and irreversible damage.
Primary Route(s) of Exposure:
Ingestion: Not a likely source of exposure.
Skin: Corrosive, strong irritant
Inhalation: While not a primary route of exposure, harmful contamination of the air will be reached
rather slowly by evaporation only. Spraying or dispersing liquid may create hazardous levels of
material. Vapors or mist may cause severe irritation.
Eye: Strong Irritant, contact with liquid, mist or vapors may cause burning, tearing, redness, and
swelling.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Skin contact may aggravate a pre-existing
dermatitis (skin condition). Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause skin sensitization.
Over-exposure to vapor, dust, or mist may aggravate existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma
or bronchitis. Repeated over-exposure may aggravate existing liver or kidney disease. Dermatitis,
liver, and kidney diseases.
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3. Hazard Identification (cont鈥檇.)
Chronic Health Hazards: Repeated skin contact may cause a persistent irritation or dermatitis as well
as skin sensitization.
Carcinogenicity Listing:
NTP: Not Listed
IARC Monographs: Not Listed
OSHA Regulated: Not Listed
4. Emergency and First-Aid Procedures
Ingestion: If swallowed, give two glasses of water (pint/0.5 liter) if victim completely conscious/alert. Do
not induce vomiting unless directed to do so 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: Treatment of over-exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the
clinical condition of the patient.
5. Fire and Explosion Data
Material is not considered a combustible liquid.
Flash Point (Method Used): > 220 掳F (closed cup)
LFL = NA UFL = NA
Flammable Limits:
Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, and carbon dioxide.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable for product in purchased form with 7-9% monoehanolamine.
410掳 C for 100% monoethanolamine.
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: 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 other commercially available material. Place 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.
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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 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? If handling results in mist or aerosols local exhaust ventilation may be 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: Clear liquid with mild ammonia odor
200掳 F - 230掳 F
Boiling Point (@ 760 mm Hg):
Same as water
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1):
32掳 F
Freezing Point:
NAP
Melting Point:
NAV
Molecular Formula:
NAV
Molecular Weight:
NAV
Oil-water Distribution Coefficient:
NAV
Odor threshold:
8.5 - 10
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 - 30 sec. (#2 Zahn cup)
Viscosity:
% Volatile by Volume [@ 70oF (21oC)]: NAV
8.41
Density (lb/gal):
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC鈥檚; %wt): 7.94% (0.666 lb./gal), 2.809 lb./gal (less water)
0.11%
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP鈥檚 %wt):
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Unstable Stable
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures and freezing conditions.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Acids, strong oxidizing or reducing agents, alkali metals. Do not
store in carbon steel vessels. Product may react with halogenated organic solvents, resulting in
temperature and/or pressure increase.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur Will not occur
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: None
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11. Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data: Monoethanolamine (ethanolamine) vapor is a skin, eye, and respiratory irritant, with the
potential to cause narcotic properties.
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.
Monoethanolamine (neat solution) 鈥? Inhalation lethal concentration Mouse > 2420 mg/M3 /2 hour.
Target Organs: Skin 鈥? dermatitis and corrosive characteristics. Pre-existing lung disorders may be
aggravated by exposure to this material.
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: This product is expected to be mobile in soil and not expected to adsorb to
suspended solids or sediments in water. This product undergoes moderate biodegradation and is not
expected to be persistent in the environment. This product is not expected to bioaccumulate.
Environmental Toxicity: While the product in the purchased form is considered to have low
environmental toxic properties, the product does contains monoethanolamine (ethanolamine) 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.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Method: This material may be a RCRA hazardous waste due to its corrosive nature. In
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, and water) This product is considered a hazardous material by the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Corrosive Liquid, N.O.S. (contains ethanolamine)
Proper Shipping Name:
8, Corrosive Liquid
Hazard Class:
UN 1760
UN/NA:
III
Packing Group:
Information Reported for Product/Size:
Corrosive Liquid
USDOT Shipping Classification:
15. Regulatory Information
TSCA: Product ingredients are listed.
CERCLA: Product ingredients are subject to reporting requirements of CERCLA
DSL: Product ingredients are listed.
STATE RIGHT-TO-KNOW: This product is known to contain substances subject to the disclosure
requirements of:
California: 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
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15. Regulatory Information (cont鈥檇.)
New Jersey: This product contains monoethanolamine, a substance identified on New Jersey鈥檚
environmental hazardous substance list.
Pennsylvania: This product contains monoethanolamine, 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 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 鈥淗azard
Categories鈥? 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 Yes
A corrosive hazard Yes
A fire hazard No
A reactivity hazard No
A sudden release hazard No
FDA: This product is not intended to be ingested.
WHMIS Classification: Class E Corrosive. Monoethanolamine 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: 1/19/05
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
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16. Additional Information (cont鈥檇.)
LD50 = Administered dose resulting in death to 50% of experimental animals
LDLo = Lowest dose resulting in death
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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