MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS Number: 100 REV G Issued: December 15, 1990
PITNEY BOWES, INC. Revised: April 4, 2001
Product Name: Canadian Red Postage Page: 1 of 6
Meter Ink
SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Canadian Red Postage Meter Ink
Product Name:
2999000, 5492034, 5495000, 5495001, 5792040, 614-2, 614-3, 615-
Reorder Numbers:
1, 615-9, 616-1, 618-9, 624-1, 625-C, 625-2C, 626-1C,
626-3C, 767-1C, 769-0C
Pitney Bowes Inc.
Manufacturer:
1 Elmcroft Road, Stamford, CT 06926-0700
Address:
www.pb.com (go to search) North America: 800-243-7824
For MSDS Copies:
Canada: www.pitneybowes.ca International: 00 44 1279 449479
800-424-9300 00-1-703-527-3887
Emergency/Chemtrec:
North America International (collect call)
Chemical Review Board
MSDS Prepared By:
May 21, 2004
WHMIS Reviewed:
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT NAME CAS NO. % EXPOSURE LIMITS
Diisooctyl Phthalate 27554-26-3 40-50 5 mg/m3 鈥? Manufacturer Limit
Hydrotreated Petroleum 64742-46-7 5 mg/m3 TWA 鈥? TLV
5-10
Distillates 64742-53-6 5 mg/m3 TWA - PEL
Additional Information
Remaining ingredients are considered non-hazardous.
SECTION III - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Bright red liquid with little odor. This ink is not
Emergency Overview:
flammable but will burn under fire conditions. May
cause mild eye and skin irritation. Direct contact may
stain tissues. Inhalation of heated vapors or mists
may cause irritation of mucous membrane or respiratory
tract. Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting or
diarrhea. Aspiration may cause lung damage.
Eye, skin, inhalation or ingestion
Relevant Routes of Exposure:
May cause mild eye irritation with redness and
Signs and Symptoms of Acute
tearing. When heated, inhalation of vapors or mists
Overexposure:
may cause irritation of respiratory tract and mucous
membranes. Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting or
diarrhea and lung damage.
Prolonged skin contact may cause mild irritation.
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic
Overexposure:
Pre-existing skin disorders may be aggravated by
Medical Conditions Generally
exposure.
Aggravated By Exposure:
Potential Health Effects:
May cause mild irritation. Direct contact may stain
Eyes:
tissues.
Prolonged exposure may cause mild skin irritation.
Skin:
Direct contact may stain tissues.
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SECTION III - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Ingestion:
Aspiration during swallowing or vomiting may cause
chemical pneumonia.
Due to the low vapor pressure, inhalation under
Inhalation:
ambient conditions is usually not a problem. If heated
or misted, inhalation may cause mucous membrane or
respiratory irritation.
Carcinogenicity:
No
NTP:
No
IARC:
No
OSHA:
No
ACGIH:
No
OTHER:
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Flush with plenty of running water for 15 minutes,
Eyes:
holding eye lids open to assure thorough rinsing. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs get
Skin:
medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, drink 1-2 large glasses of water. DO
NOT induce vomiting. Never give fluids or induce
vomiting if the victim is unconscious or having
convulsions. Get medical attention.
Not an expected route of entry. If symptoms occur,
Inhalation:
remove person to fresh air. If irritation or pulmonary
symptoms develop, consult a physician.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flammable Limits in Air (% by
Not determined
Volume):
Flash Point: >224掳F (107掳) COC
Not determined
Autoignition Temperature:
Water fog, CO2, dry chemical, or foam. Do not use
Extinguishing Media:
water spray. A direct stream of water may cause
frothing.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
Fire Fighting Instructions:
clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Cool
fire exposed containers with water.
None known. This product will burn under fire
Unusual Fire and Explosion
conditions.
Hazards:
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Known or Anticipated Hazardous
Products of Combustion:
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Contain spill with an inert material and place into a
Accidental Release Measures:
suitable container for disposal. Wash residue with
detergent and water. Keep spill out of sewers and
watercourses.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Personal Precautions:
It is recommended to keep away from drains, surface
Environmental Precautions:
and ground water.
Methods for Cleanup:
Not sold in large quantities.
Large Spill:
Wipe up or soak up any small amounts with an inert
Small Spill:
absorbent material. Wash residue with detergent and
water.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash
Handling:
thoroughly after use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage:
Keep away from flame, and other ignition sources.
Other Precautions:
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION
None required
Engineering Controls:
General office ventilation.
Ventilation Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
Avoid contact with eyes.
Eye/Face Protection:
None normally required. Avoid skin contact with ink.
Skin Protection:
Not required
Respiratory Protection:
Other Protective Clothing
or Equipment:
See Section II
Exposure Guidelines:
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Bright red liquid with little odor.
Appearance:
Boiling Point: >380掳F
Red
Color:
No data
Freezing Point:
Not applicable
Melting Point:
No data
Octanol/Water Partition
Coefficient:
Little odor
Odor:
No data
Odor Threshold:
Negligible
Percent Volatile:
Not determined
pH Value:
Not applicable
pH Concentration:
Liquid
Physical State:
None
Reactivity in Water:
Negligible
Solubility in Water:
1.018
Specific Gravity or Density
(Water=1):
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SECTION IX - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
11.0
Vapor Density:
Negligible
Vapor Pressure:
Not applicable
Vapor Pressure Temperature:
Not determined
Volatile Organic Compounds:
No data
Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient:
Not applicable
Weight Per Gallon:
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable
Stability:
Avoid excessive heat.
Conditions to Avoid:
Avoid strong oxidizing materials.
Incompatibility With Other
Materials:
Thermal decomposition may yield carbon dioxide and
Hazardous Decomposition
carbon monoxide.
Products:
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Not applicable.
Conditions to Avoid:
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
VALUE ANIMAL ROUTES COMPONENTS
LD50: >5,000 mg/kg Rat Oral Product
Additional Information
This product tested negative in the AMES test for mutagenicity. This product is not
a reproductive hazard.
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
Ecological Information:
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal
Disposal Considerations:
regulations.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DOT
Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name:
Not applicable
Hazard Class:
Not applicable
ID Number:
Not applicable
Packing Group:
None
Labels:
None
Special Provisions:
Not applicable
Packaging Exceptions:
Not applicable
Non-Bulk Packaging:
Not applicable
Bulk Packaging:
None
Air/Rail Limit:
None
Air Cargo Limit:
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SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not applicable
Vessel Stowage:
Not applicable
Other Stowage:
Reportable Quantity:
AIR - ICAO OR IATA
Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name:
Not applicable
Hazard Class:
Not applicable
ID Number:
Not applicable
Risk:
Not applicable
Packing Group:
None
Hazard Labels:
Not applicable
Packing Instructions:
Not applicable
Air Passenger/Cargo Limit Per
Package:
Not applicable
Packing Instruction - Cargo:
Not applicable
Air Cargo Limit Per Package:
None
Special Provisions Code:
WATER - IMDG
Not regulated
Proper Shipping Name:
Not applicable
Hazard Class:
Not applicable
ID Number:
Not applicable
Packing Group:
Not applicable
Risk:
Not applicable
Emergency Procedures Code:
Not applicable
Medical First Aid Guide Code:
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
See below
U.S. Federal Regulations:
This product contains no chemicals subject to
State Regulations:
California Propositions 65.
EU: Labeling Classification: Harmful R65, S62.
International Regulations:
All of the components are listed on the EINECS
inventory.
Canada: Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B, Toxic
material causing other chronic effects. All of the
components are listed in the Canadian DSL.
SARA Hazards:
Yes
Acute:
No
Chronic:
No
Reactive:
No
Fire:
No
Pressure:
Additional Information
This product does not contain chemical or chemical compounds listed in the following
SARA Title III categories: Extremely Hazardous Substances (302).
The chemical compounds in this product are listed in the EPA TSCA Inventory.
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SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Codes:
1
Health:
1
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Other:
HMIS Codes:
1
Health:
1
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
Protection:
Keep out of reach of children.
Other Information:
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