MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
QCM COMPANY No. WB Series Inks (All Colors)
930 Central Ave. South Date 1/01/06
Kent, WA 98032 Prepared by Roy Wheeldon
(253) 859-0933 1-(800)321-0170
FOR EMERGENCY SPILLS OR LEAK CONTACT CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Chemical Name Water based acrylic Trade Name WB-series
and Synonyms: Latex ink and Synonyms: Water Based Ink
Chemical Family: Acrylic Latex Formula: Mixture
SECTION II INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS
Ingredient: | % | Hazard Data:
Organic Pigments | 3-8 | N/A
Acrylic Latex | 10-15 | N/A
Water | 70-80 | N/A
Hydrocarbon distillates | 1-2 | N/A
Propylene Glycol | 3-4 | N/A
Surfactant | >1.0 | N/A
Formaldehyde |(trace amount) | action level ACG1H TLV-TWA* 1ppm
(residual) | (below 1ppm) | " " OSHA PEL 3ppm
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point at 1 atm, deg F: 380 or above (heat set) Weight/gallon: 8.2 to 8.9
Vapor pressure at (mm Hg): N/A Evap. Rate ( N/A)( BuAc =1)
Vapor density (Air=1): N/A Volatiles, % by Volume: prox 75-85
Water solubility: Soluble Molecular weight: N/A
VOC. DOES NOT EXCEED 15 gms/L
or 0.15 lbs PER GALLON.
Appearance & Odor: Colored pastes, slight ammoniacal odor.
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point & Method: N/A Autoignition Temp.: N/A
Flammability Limits in Air: None Upper: N/A Lower: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water Spray
Special Fire fighting procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards: None known
SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION | TLV *See above for Threshold Limit
Effect of Overexposure: Vapors may cause eye and respiratory irritation.
FIRST AID:
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated product. Wash affected areas with soap and water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion: Dilute by drinking water or milk. Induce vomiting with syrup of Ipecac. Consult physician.
SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: |stable | X |
|unstable | |
Conditions to avoid:
Incompatibility: (Materials to avoid) Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Hazardous |may occur | | Conditions to avoid: Excess heat
Polymerization: |may not occur | X |
SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spills, leaks: (Steps to be taken) Contain spill. Recover for reuse. Absorb remainder on inert material. Do not dispose in storm sewer.
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Do not flush down sanitary sewer without local Water Agency approval. Some pigments may contain organo-copper salts.
SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory protection: (Specify Type) Not required under normal conditions of use.
Ventilation: |Local exhaust: Recommended Special: n/a
|Mechanical (General)
|Other Protective gloves: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety goggles
Other protective equipment and precautions:
SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
Storage & Handling Information: Store between 50deg. and 90deg. F -Do Not Freeze-
Other Precautions: Keep containers well sealed. Air-dry product.
DOT Class: NOT REGULATED
|HAZARD IDENTITY | |
|Health | 1 |
|Flammability | 0 |
|Reactivity | 1 |
|Contact | A |
Judgments as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser's purposes are necessarily purchaser's responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of such information, QCM Co. extends NO warranties, makes NO representations and assumes no responsibility as to accuracy or suitability of such information for application to purchaser's intended purposes of or for consequences of it's use.