Chemical Product and Company Identification
C9464A
Inkjet printing
Hewlett-Packard Company
1000 NE Circle Boulevard
Corvallis, OR 97330-4239 US
Hewlett-Packard health effects line
1-800-457-4209
(Toll-free within the US)
1-503-494-7199
(Direct)
General information telephone number
1-800-474-6836
HP Customer Care Line
1-800-474-6836
(Toll-free)
1-208-323-2551
(Direct)
Date prepared
May 08, 2007
MSDS number
227848
Water
7732-18-5
> 70
% by weight
CAS number
Component/substance
2-pyrrolidone
616-45-5
< 20
Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ethyl alkyldiol
Proprietary
< 5
1,5-pentanediol
111-29-5
< 5
Composition comments
This ink supply contains an aqueous ink formulation.
This product has been evaluated using criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard
Communication Standard).
Contact with skin and eyes may result in irritation. Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting
and diarrhea.
Hazards Identification
Any potential hazards are presumed to be due to exposure to the components.
Acute health effects
1,5-pentanediol
Contact with skin may result in irritation.
2-pyrrolidone
Contact with skin may result in irritation.
Ethyl alkyldiol
Contact with skin may result in mild irritation.
Skin contact
1,5-pentanediol
Contact with eyes may result in irritation.
2-pyrrolidone
Contact with eyes may result in irritation.
Ethyl alkyldiol
Contact with eyes may result in mild irritation.
Eye contact
2-pyrrolidone
Inhalation may result in respiratory irritation.
Inhalation
2-pyrrolidone
Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Ingestion
Potential routes of overexposure to this product are skin and eye contact
Inhalation of vapor and ingestion are not expected to be significant routes of exposure for this
product under normal use conditions.
Complete toxicity data are not available for this specific formulation
Potential health effects
Routes of exposure
None known.
Chronic health effects
None of the components present in this formulation at concentrations equal to or greater than
0.1% are listed by EU, MAK, IARC, NTP or OSHA.
Carcinogenicity
First aid procedures
Skin
Wash affected areas thoroughly with mild soap and water. If irritation persists get medical
attention.
Eye
Do not rub eyes. Immediately flush with large amounts of clean, warm water (low pressure)
for at least 15 minutes or until particles are removed. If irritation persists get medical
attention.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, get medical attention.
Ingestion
If ingestion of a large amount does occur, seek medical attention.
Fire Fighting Measures
Auto ignition temperature
Not determined
Hazardous combustion
products
Refer to section 10.
Extinguishing media
CO2, water, dry chemical, or foam
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
None known.
Unusual fire and explosion
hazard
Combustion generates toxic fumes of fluorides/fluorine compounds.
Special firefighting
procedures
None established.
Personal precautions
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Accidental Release Measures
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Procedures if material is
released or spilled
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Slowly vacuum or sweep the material into a bag or
other sealed container. Dispose of in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. See
also section 13 Disposal considerations.
Handling
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep away from excessive heat or cold. Store away from
strong oxidizers.
Exposure limit values
Exposure limits have not been established for this product.
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal protective equipment
General
Use personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to skin and eye.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Exposure guidelines
Use in a well ventilated area.
pH
9.2
Physical & Chemical Properties
Vapor pressure
Not determined
Boiling point
Not determined
Solubility
Soluble in water
Specific gravity
1 - 1.1
Flash point
> 200 °F (> 93.3 °C)
Vapor density
> 1 (air=1)
Evaporation rate
Not determined
Flammability
Not determined
Oxidizing properties
Not determined
Color
black
Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Hazardous polymerization
Will not occur.
Hazardous decomposition
products
Upon decomposition, this product may yield gaseous nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons. hydrogen fluoride, fluorinated
hydrocarbons
Incompatibility
Incompatible with strong bases and oxidizing agents.
This ink formulation has not been tested for toxicological effects.
Refer to Section 3 for potential health effects and Section 4 for first aid measures.
Toxicological Information
Aquatic toxicity
LC50/96h/Fathead minnows => 750 mg/L
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Disposal instructions
Dispose of in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
HP's Planet Partners (trademark) supplies recycling program enables simple, convenient
recycling of HP original inkjet and LaserJet supplies. For more information and to determine if
this service is available in your location, please visit http://www.hp.com/recycle.
Disposal Considerations
General
Not a regulated article under United States DOT, IATA, ADR, IMDG, or RID.
Transportation Information
Proper shipping name
Hazard class
Identification number
(UN)
Packing group
Packaging exceptions
Not applicable
Not applicable
None
None
N/A
IATA
International regulations
All chemical substances in this HP product have been notified or are exempt from notification
under chemical substances notification laws in the following countries: US (TSCA), EU
(EINECS/ELINCS), Switzerland, Canada (DSL/NDSL), Australia, Japan, Philippines, South
Korea, New Zealand, and China.
Regulatory Information
US federal regulations
US TSCA 12(b): Contains sodium nitrite, CAS 7632-00-0., subject to export notification
requirements.
HMIS ratings
Health:
Flammability:
Physical hazard:
1
2
0
NFPA ratings
Health:
Flammability:
Instability:
1
2
0
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
No
Section 311 hazardous
chemical
Yes
Hazard categories
Immediate Hazard - No
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - Yes
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
Other information
This MSDS was prepared in accordance with USA OSHA Hazard Communications regulation
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
Issue date
May 8 2007 8:11AM
Revision
1
Replaces sheet dated
Apr 18 2007 4:00PM
Disclaimer
This Safety Data Sheet document is provided without charge to customers of Hewlett-Packard
Company. Data is the most current known to Hewlett-Packard Company at the time of
preparation of this document and is believed to be accurate. It should not be used as a
substitute for specific testing of the product.
