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Product & Instruction Bulletin 8700/8800 - 4
Unlike most printing processes, there is more than just residual toner left in the container
when it is time for disposal. Approximately 4 to 10 quarts (4 to 10 liters) of electrostatic toner
waste is generated each time the toners are changed, depending on the printer. Liquid toner
waste is hazardous according to U.S. EPA definitions because it has a low flash point [104°F
(40°C)]. It has the EPA Hazardous Waste Number D001 (Ignitable). You should arrange to
have this waste picked up by a reputable company that specializes in the disposal of
hazardous waste.
Toner Bottles
Toner bottles (premix, concentrate, and cleaner) are made of High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE) plastic, which is commonly recycled in the same way as soda bottles in most areas.
Bottles with an appreciable amount of toner may be subject to special disposal regulations.
Empty toner bottles may be cleaned with the following procedure to prepare them for
recycling or disposal.
1. Rinse thoroughly with 3Mt Cleaner 8790, an isopar cleaner. Dispose of this waste in a
hazardous waste container.
2. Rinse thoroughly with isopropanol. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.
3. Rinse with water. Dispose of this waste in a hazardous waste container.
4. Follow with two additional water rinses. These two rinses may be poured down the drain.
5. Air dry.
6. Make the containers unusable by puncturing with holes and spray painting the labels.
Cleaning Bottles
The wipes used for cleaning the printers are saturated with solvent and are considered haz
ardous waste. Dispose of used, saturated wipes in accordance with local regulations.
3M Related Literature
Before starting any job, be sure you have the most current Product and Instruction
Bulletins.
The information in 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins is subject to change. Current Bulletins are
available at 3Mgraphics.com. The techniques described in these Bulletins are required when applying a
3M warranted graphic, but are also practical recommendations when using promotional materials for
non-warranted graphics. Additional Bulletins may be needed as indicated in the 3M Related Literature
section of other 3M components you use.
Bulletin types: PB = Product Bulletin; PB-IB = Product & Instruction Bulletin; IB = Instruction Bulletin
Subject Type Bulletin No.
3M™ Trident Transfer Paper
- Transferring and laminating electrostatically printed images
PB
IB
Trident
4.7
3M Graphic Protection Products
-Cold roll lamination
PB
IB
GP-1
4.22
Base Films and Substrates
Please visit our website to identify and select the additional Product and Instruction Bulletins you need
for a successful application.
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Bulletin Change Summary
The Bulletin has been updated and merged with Instruction Bulletin 4.12. References to un
supported products have been removed and information has been updated in general. Shelf
life has been increased to 3 years. Please read thoroughly!
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