Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

XEROX THERMAL HEAD CLEANER

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

Not considered a hazardous substance according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Cleaner for thermal heads on xerographic copiers.

SYNONYMS

"Versatec Thermal Head Cleaner", "Thermal Head Cleaning Liquid", "Cleaner For Thermal
Head", "Head cleaner Versatec"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

None

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Inhalation of vapor is more likely at higher than normal temperatures.  · If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.  · Other measures are usually unnecessary.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal route of exposure is by skin contact. es.  Considered a low health risk by all exposure routes.  Swallowing large amounts may produce nausea and have a laxative effect.  When heated at high temperatures inhalation of fumes and oxidation products  from methyl silicones can be irritating and toxic.  Massive exposures to vapours of heated silicone oil can depress nervous  system and cause death.  Aspiration of silicone fluids or emulsions may cause chemical pneumonitis.