Section 6. Physical Chemical Characteristics
Boiling / Melting Point: Not applicable Specific Gravity: 1.1
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Negligible
Vapor Density: Not applicable PH: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable
Appearance: Fine powder Color: Black
Odor: Odorless
Section 7. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Not applicable
Ignition Temperature: >350°C
Flammable Limits: (LEL); Not applicable (UEL); Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, foam or water
Special Fire Fighting Procedure: None
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazard: This material has no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: None
Sensitivity to Static Charge: None
Section 8. Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): None
Hazardous Decomposition: CO and NOx
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 9. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Personal Protection Information (Respiratory, Eye Protection and Protective Glove):
Use of a dust mask is recommended when handling a large quantity of toner or
during long term exposure, as with any non-toxic dust.
Engineering Control / Ventilation: Not required.
Work / Hygienic Practice: Inhalation should be minimized as with any non-toxic
dust.
Steps to be taken in case of Spill or Leak: Sweep up or clean up with vacuum cleaner.
Waste Disposal Method: Waste material may be dumped or incinerated under
conditions which meet all federal, state and local
environmental regulations.
Section 10. Regulatory Information
NFPA Rating (U.S.A.): Health = 1 Flammability = 1 Reactivity = 0
WHMIS Legislation (Canada): This product is not a controlled product.
Transport Information: This product is not a hazardous material.
UN No.: None allocated.
Section 11. Other Information
References: IARC (1996) IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of the Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals
to Humans, Vol. 65, Printing Process and Printing inks, Carbon Black and Some Nitro
Compounds, Lyon, pp-149-261
H. Muhle, B. Bellmann, O. Creutzenberg, C. Dasenbrock, H. Ernst, R. Kilpper, J. C.
MacKenzie, P. Morrow, U. Mohr, S. Takenaka, and R. Mermelstein (1991) Pulmonary
Response to Toner upon Chronic Inhalation Exposure in Rats. Fundamental and Applied
Toxicology 17, pp. 280-299