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Section 6.
Physical Chemical Characteristics
Boiling / Melting Point:
Not applicable
Specific Gravity:
1.1
Vapor Pressure:
Not applicable
Solubility in Water:
Negligible
Vapor Density:
Not applicable
PH:
Not applicable
Evaporation Rate:
Not applicable
Viscosity:
Not applicable
Appearance:
Fine powder
Color:
Black
Odor:
Odorless
Section 7.
Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used):
Not applicable
Ignition Temperature:
>350°C
Flammable Limits:
(LEL); Not applicable
(UEL); Not applicable
Extinguishing Media:
CO
2
, dry chemical, foam or water
Special Fire Fighting Procedure:
None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard:
This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact:
None
Sensitivity to Static Charge:
None
Section 8.
Reactivity Data
Stability:
Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid):
None
Hazardous Decomposition:
CO and NOx
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section 9.
Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Personal Protection Information (Respiratory, Eye Protection and Protective Glove):
Use of a dust mask is recommended when handling a large quantity of toner or during long term
exposure, as with any non-toxic dust.
Engineering Control / Ventilation:
Not required.
Work / Hygienic Practice:
Inhalation should be minimized as with any non-toxic dust.
Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak:
Sweep up or clean up with vacuum cleaner.
Waste Disposal Method:
Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under conditions
which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Section 10. Regulatory Information
NFPA Rating (U.S.A.):
Health = 1
Flammability = 1
Reactivity = 0
WHMIS Legislation (Canada):
This product is not a controlled product.
Transport Information:
This product is not a hazardous material.
UN No.:
None allocated.
Section 11. Other Information
References:
IARC (1996) IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Humans,
Vol. 65, Printing Process and Printing inks, Carbon Black and Some Nitro Compounds, Lyon, pp-
149-261
H. Muhle, B. Bellmann, O. Creutzenberg, C. Dasenbrock, H. Ernst, R. Kilpper, J. C. MacKenzie, P.
Morrow, U. Mohr, S. Takenaka, and R. Mermelstein (1991) Pulmonary Response to Toner upon
Chronic Inhalation Exposure in Rats. Fundamental and Applied Toxicology 17, pp. 280-299
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