HP 2500C Series - Manual (Page 119)

Maintenance and Print Cartridge Safety 5-7
Ink Cartridge Safety
First Aid Measures
If ink is ingested accidentally, contact the HP Health Line 1 (800) 457-4209 in North
America or 1 (503) 494-7199 for all other international locations. This health line is
operational 24 hours a day.
Skin Wash off in flowing water or shower.
Eye Immediately flush with water for at least 5 minutes.
Oral No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure
incidental to proper industrial handling.
Inhalation No adverse effects anticipated by this route of exposure.
Note To Physician
There is no specific antidote. Treatment is based on the judgement of the physician in
response to the reactions of the patient.
Handling Precautions
Exposure guideline(s) American Industrial Hygiene Association workplace
environmental exposure level is 10 mg/m
3
for polyethylene
glycol.
Ventilation Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most
conditions.
Respiratory protection If respiratory irritation is experienced, use an approved air-
purifying respirator.
Skin protection No precautions other than clean body-covering clothing should
be needed. Protective clothing may be necessary when
individual skin is abraded.
Eye protection Use safety glasses.