| Material Safety Data Sheet | Compatix International Ltd |
| Solid Ink Blocks | |
| 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION | |
| Products: | Solid ink blocks (wax sticks) |
| Supplier: | Compatix International Ltd, Amra, Scorrier |
| Redruth, UK, TR16 5BG | |
| Phone: +44 (0)1209 822706 | |
| Fax: +44 (0)1209 820164 | |
| 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
| Mixture of fatty amide wax, hydrocarbon resin and dyes. | |
| 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
| May cause irritation of the skin. No hazard expected in routine handling. No known chronic effects. None of the ingredients of this product are listed as known carcinogens. | |
| 4 FIRST AID MEASURES | |
| Inhalation: | N/A |
| Ingestion: | Rinse mouth immediately and provide fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. |
| Wash skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. | |
| Skin: | Remove contact lenses. Wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. |
| Eyes: | |
| 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
| Extinguishing media: | Use extinguishing media for surrounding fire. |
| Special firefighting procedures: | Avoid breathing fire vapours. |
| Unusual fire and explosion hazards: | None. |
| 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
| Personal precautions during spill: | No special precautions required. |
| Spill cleanup methods: | Recover using usual housekeeping procedures and dispose of in compliance with applicable regulations. |
| 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
| Usage precautions: | No special precautions required. |
| Storage precautions: | Keep in cool, dry location. |
| Storage criteria: | None specified. |
| 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONNEL PROTECTION | |
| Protective equipment: | Not required. |
| Process control measures: | No special measures required. |
| Ventilation: | No special measures required. |
| Respirators: | Not required. |
| Protective gloves: | Not required. |
| Eye protection: | Not required. |
| Hygenic work routines: | Do not smoke in work area. Wash after contact before eating, smoking or using toilet. |
| 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Appearance: | Black or coloured solid at room temperature. Melting point 103C. Mild amine odour. No volatile components. |
| Solubility: | Insoluble in water. |
| 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures & pressures. |
| Conditions to avoid: | Heat, flames and other sources of ignition. |
| Hazardous polymerisation: | Will not polymerise. |
| Hazardous decomposition products: | None. |
| 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
| Health warnings: | None. |
| 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
| Environmental hazards: | Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. |
| 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
| Disposal methods: | Dispose of waste by landfill or incineration in accordance with Local Authority requirements. |
| 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
| General: | Not regulated. |
| Surface freight classification: | Plastic synthetic. |
| 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
| Risk phrases: | Not classified. |
| Safety phrases: | Not classified. |
| 16 OTHER INFORMATION | |
| None. | |
| NOTE | |
| This information is based on data believed to be accurate but is supplied without warranty or guarantee of any kind. | |
| MSDS – Solid Ink Rev 1.0 14 September 2001 | |