Safety data sheet

Product Safety Information Sheet
C6657A – No. 57 Color
3.1 Primary Routes of Exposure
skin, eye, oral, and inhalation
3.2 Acute Health Hazards
Skin: May cause slight skin irritation characterized by redness and swelling after
prolonged contact. Indications may be masked by color of ink.
Eye: May be mildly irritating.
Oral: May cause stomach upset. Contains nitrates which can cause
methaemoglobinaemia and respiratory depression. (For additional
information, refer to Section 11.0)
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation may result in irritation to the respiratory tract.
3.3 Chronic Health Hazards
None noted
3.4 Carcinogenicity
No substance in this ink formulation is a listed carcinogen according to ACGIH, EPA,
EU, IARC, MAK and OSHA criteria.
4. First Aid Measures
4.1 Emergency First Aid Procedures
Call the HEWLETT-PACKARD HEALTH EFFECTS LINE at 1-800-457-4209
(Intl + 1-503-494-7199 outside USA and Canada).
First aid for skin
Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and water. Clothing should be
laundered before reuse. Seek medical attention if skin irritation persists.
First aid for eyes
Contact with eyes may cause mild irritation. Immediately flush with large amounts
of clean, lukewarm water (low pressure) for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention if eye irritation persists.
First aid for ingestion
Ingestion of ink may cause stomach upset. Call the HEWLETT-PACKARD
HEALTH EFFECTS LINE. Seek medical attention if stomach upset persists.
(Contains nitrates, refer to section 3.0 and 11.0).
First aid for inhalation
Remove to fresh air.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash point: Autoignition temperature:
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