RISO INC -- RISOGRAPH GR INK, BLACK S-539  -- 7510-00N070029
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RISOGRAPH GR INK, BLACK S-539
MSDS Date:04/27/1995
FSC:7510
NIIN:00N070029
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:RISO INC
Address:300 ROSEWOOD DR SUITE 200
City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-777-7377
Emergency Phone Num:508-777-7377
CAGE:0LJK9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:RISO INC
Address:300 ROSEWOOD DR STE 210
Box:City:DANVERS
State:MA
ZIP:01923
Country:US
Phone:508-777-7377
CAGE:0LJK9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:MINERAL OIL, PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, HYDTROTREATED (MILD)
    LIGHT PARAFFINIC; (PETROLEUM SOLVENT)
CAS:64742-55-8
RTECS #:PY8036500
Fraction by Wt: 10-20%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (MFR)

Ingred Name:MINERAL OIL, PETRO DISTILS, ACID-TREATED HEAVY NAPHTHENIC
    (MILD OR NO SOLVENT-REFINING/HYDROTREATMENT); (PETRO SOLVENT)
CAS:64742-18-3
RTECS #:PY8032000
Fraction by Wt: 10-20%
OSHA PEL:300 PPM
ACGIH TLV:300 PPM

Ingred Name:GLYCEROL
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MIST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MIST)

Ingred Name:KEROSENE (PETROLEUM), HYDROTREATED; (ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBON)
CAS:64742-47-8
RTECS #:OA5504000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS (CONSISTING OF INGS 6 - 10)
Fraction by Wt: 70-85%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:RESIN
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:EMULSIFIER
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:PIGMENT
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ADDITIVES
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) >2000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:YES	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EYE IRRITATION TEST ON RABBITS
    SHOWS THAT GR IS MINIMALLY IRRITATING. PETROLEUM SOLVENT KNOWN AS
    MINERAL OIL IS LISTED CARCINOGENIC IN IARC MONOGRAPH. HIGH VAPOR
    CONCENTRATIONS ARE A LITTLE IRRI TATING TO EYES & RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PETROLEUM SOLVENT:IARC MONOGRAPHS,
    SUPPLEMENT, VOLUME 7, PAGE 252, 1987:GROUP 1.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. CALL MD . EYES:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. INHAL:REMOVE AFFECTED PERSON TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL FOAM OR WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . NOT IN PARTICULAR. RISOGRAPH GR INK IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SPILLS SHOULD BE WIPED UP W/CLOTH OR PAPER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT IN PARTICULAR. IN ORDER TO KEEP
    INK EFFICIENT, STORE AT TEMPERATURE 41 - 86F (5 - 30C).
Other Precautions:NOT IN PARTICULAR.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . PREFERABLE IN CASE OF HANDLING A LARGE
    AMOUNT.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL): PREFERABLE.
Protective Gloves:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT IN PARTICULAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<32F,<0C
Spec Gravity:1-1.02 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:EXTREMELY VISCOUS COLORED LIQUID W/SLIGHT ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION IS PREFERABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS CONCERNING HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL
    POLLUTION.

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