Sharp AR-156 User Manual

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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:

, 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