C6657A No. 57 Color

Product Safety Information Sheet
General environmental and safety information for consumers 1. 1.1 1.2 Product and Company Identification Product identification C6657A No. 57 ink (cyan, magenta and yellow) Company undertaking identification Hewlett-Packard Company 1000 NE Circle Boulevard Corvallis OR 97330-4239 USA Emergency telephone number Hewlett-Packard Health Effects Line 1-800-457-4209 (USA and Canada) or Intl +1-503-494-7199 (all other areas) General information telephone number 1-208-323-2551 (in USA and Canada) Intl +1-208-323-2551 (all other areas) Hazard rating Health Flammability Reactivity Special 2. NFPA 0 none
Composition/information on ingredients workplace limits (PEL, TLV) not established not established not established not established not established not established not established
For cyan, magenta and yellow ink formulations Component CAS number % by weight 1,5-pentanediol 111-29-5 <10 2-pyrrolidone 616-45-5 <10 2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,377-99-6 <10 propanediol nitrate compounds not specified <8 trade secret materials not specified <5 Colorants not specified <7 Water 7732-18-5 balance 3. Hazards Identification

May 29 2001

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Product Safety Information Sheet C6657A No. 57 Color 3.1 Primary Routes of Exposure skin, eye, oral, and inhalation
3.2 Acute Health Hazards Skin: May cause slight skin irritation characterized by redness and swelling after prolonged contact. Indications may be masked by color of ink. Eye: Oral: May be mildly irritating. May cause stomach upset. Contains nitrates which can cause methaemoglobinaemia and respiratory depression. (For additional information, refer to Section 11.0)
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may result in irritation to the respiratory tract. 3.3 Chronic Health Hazards None noted 3.4 Carcinogenicity No substance in this ink formulation is a listed carcinogen according to ACGIH, EPA, EU, IARC, MAK and OSHA criteria. 4. First Aid Measures
4.1 Emergency First Aid Procedures Call the HEWLETT-PACKARD HEALTH EFFECTS LINE at 1-800-457-4209 (Intl + 1-503-494-7199 outside USA and Canada). First aid for skin Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Clothing should be laundered before reuse. Seek medical attention if skin irritation persists. First aid for eyes Contact with eyes may cause mild irritation. Immediately flush with large amounts of clean, lukewarm water (low pressure) for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists. First aid for ingestion Ingestion of ink may cause stomach upset. Call the HEWLETT-PACKARD HEALTH EFFECTS LINE. Seek medical attention if stomach upset persists. (Contains nitrates, refer to section 3.0 and 11.0). First aid for inhalation Remove to fresh air. 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flash point: Autoignition temperature:

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Product Safety Information Sheet C6657A No. 57 Color >141o F, >61 oC Extinguishing media: water, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam Unusual fire and explosion hazards: no special hazards known 6. not determined Special fire fighting procedures: none
Accidental Release Measures Spill or Leak Procedures No special procedures are indicated. Use absorbent towels to wipe up ink. Rinse area with damp cloth to remove remaining traces of ink. 7. Handling and Storage

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Storage temperature: -C Shelf life: 24 months Special sensitivity: none Handling and storage precautions: do not use inkjet cartridge when frozen. Ensure inkjet cartridge exterior is dry before inserting into printer. 8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection No special eye or skin protection is needed for cleanup of spills. Standard eye and skin protection for laboratory chemical safety is required. 9. Physical and Chemical Characteristics Appearance: cyan, magenta, or yellow liquid Boiling point: not applicable pH: 6.6 8.5 Solubility in water: soluble Odor: not applicable Physical state: liquid at room temperature Specific gravity: 1.06 - 1.07 g/ml Solvent content: <41% Vapor density: >1 (air=1.0) Vapor pressure: not applicable

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Product Safety Information Sheet C6657A No. 57 Color 10. Reactivity Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon and nitrogen, water Hazardous polymerization: none
Stability: stable under normal storage conditions Incompatibilities: strong oxidizers, strong bases, bleach and other hypochlorite-containing cleaning agents
11. Toxicological Information Refer to sections 3. Hazards Identification and 4. First Aid Measures The ink formulation contains nitrates. - Nitrates and their derivatives can cause methemoglobinemia and result in respiratory depression. Primary indicators of prolonged overexposure include shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness and cyanosis (bluish skin and lips). 12. Ecological Information No data available 13. Disposal Considerations Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Waste classifications based on aquatic toxicity testing: California- hazardous Washington- non hazardous EU- non hazardous 14. Transportation Information Not a regulated substance under DOT or IATA or ADR or RID 15. Regulatory Information
According to EU Directive 88/379/EEC, this product is not classified as dangerous and therefore no hazard label is required. For other countries, including the USA, no product label would be required. Contains no chemical required by the State of California for listing under Proposition 65. Contains no chemical subject to EPA TSCA 12(b). All components are in the TSCA inventory.

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Product Safety Information Sheet C6657A No. 57 Color 16. Other Information Date prepared: May 29 2001. DISCLAIMER: This Product Safety Information Sheet is offered without charge to the customers of Hewlett-Packard. Data is the most current known to Hewlett-Packard at the time of preparation and is believed to be accurate. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products as described or suitability for a particular application.

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