MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

WOW, LFP, QMX, AP, OPC, and HS   PRINTING PLASTISOLS (INKS)

Prepared by Roy Wheeldon         Date    03/03/06

QCM COMPANY, 930  Central Ave. South,  Kent, WA 98032    Phone:  (253) 859-0933

FOR EMERGENCY HAZARDS/SPILLS ONLY CALL CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

SECTION I. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Chemical Name I Trade Name and Synonyms : WOW PRINTING PLASTISOLS,    LFP PRINTING PLASTISOLS . QMX PRINTING INKS, AP PRINTING INKS, OPC PRINTING INKS, HS PRINTING INKS.

Chemical Family: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE                             I Formula: MIXTURE

SECTION II INGREDIENTS AND HAZARDS

PVC resin                                    |     | not hazardous

Non-Orthophthalate plasticizer     |     | not hazardous

Organic pigments                        |     | not hazardous

Thickener                                   |     | not hazardous

Titanium dioxide                         |     | not hazardous  (in some formulas)

SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling point at 1 atm, deg F: 380                  WT/GAL: 11.00 LBS (AVERAGE)

Vapor pressure at (mm Hg):1.2 @ 200 C         Evap. Rate  <0.1     ( BuAc=1)

Vapor density (Air=1): 16                               Volatiles, % by Volume: <1.0%

Water solubility: 0.005%                                 Molecular weight: MIXTURE

Appearance & Odor: VARIOUS COLORED PASTES. Low odor.

SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

Flash Point & Method: 425 F C.O.C. (Solidifies)         Autoignition Temp.: N/A

Flammability Limits in Air: N/A             Upper: N/A         Lower: N/A

Extinguishing Media: dry powders, carbon dioxide, chemical foam, water.

Special Fire fighting procedures: self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual fire and explosion hazards: toxic gases evolved when burned.

SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION |

Effect of Overexposure: excessive high temperature may produce irritating vapor. During normal processing a small amount of vapor will be evolved. Over long term, respiratory problems may occur unless adequate ventilation.

First aid:

Eye Contact: flush with water for 15 minutes.

Skin Contact: wash skin with soap and water.

Inhalation: if excessive fumes, remove to fresh air.

Ingestion: consult physician.

V.O.C. EMISSIONS: 0.32 lbs per gallon or 40 grams per liter (maximum); 0.32 lbs per gallon or 40 grams per liter (maximum) less water and less exempt compounds.

Primary routes of entry into the body: Skin absorption and inhalation of fumes during heat processing.

SECTION VI. REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:     stable     | x |                                                               Conditions to avoid: high heat will gel the material.

                unstable   |   |                                                                Incompatibility: (materials to avoid) : none

Hazardous decomposition products: smoke, soot, co, co2, and hcl vapor when burned.

SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Spills, leaks: (steps to be taken):  treat as non-hazardous material.

Waste disposal method: Not hazardous. Non-toxic.

SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory protection: (Specify Type):  Not required.

Ventilation: Local exhaust: recommended during processing

Special: N/A                 Mechanical (General) none              Other: N/A 

Protective gloves:    rubber/neoprene

Eye protection:  not required, but  as a precaution always recommended for

good industrial hygiene practice.

Other protective equipment and precautions:  good ventilation

SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS

Storage & handling information:   optimum storage temperature 50 F  to  90 F.

Other precautions: during processing, ventilation is recommended. If thinners or reducers are added, hazards may increase. See MSDS on specific additives     or call manufacturer at  1-( 253) -859-0933

Dot class:  Not regulated

                        |HAZARD IDENTITY |

                             |Health          |          | 1 |

                             |Flammability |          | 1 |

                             |Reactivity    |           | 0 |

                             |   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 consequence

written by:             (Title)                      Mgr. Customer/Tech. Services

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