Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

WIMBLE INK ROP BRIGHT RED NC 20605*******OBSOLETE*********

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

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

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Printing ink for high- speed presses.

SYNONYMS

"Printing Ink"

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.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

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.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are via inhalation and skin contact.  Inhalation of concentrated vapours may produce central nervous system  depression.  Acute effects from inhalation of large concentrations are nausea, vomiting,  coughing, pulmonary irritation, headache, dizziness, impaired judgement and  eventual unconsciousness.  Chronic exposures due to inhalation may result in liver and blood changes  and neurotoxic effects.  Skin contact with the liquid may result in defatting, cracking and possible  dermatitis from repeated exposure.  Ingestion of the paste may result in vomiting. If vomiting occurs  spontaneously, do not allow vomitus to be breathed into the lungs as it can  cause chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary oedema/haemorrhage, cardiac arrest or  respiratory paralysis.