SAFETY DATA SHEET

Based on Regulation (EC) no. 1907/2006 (REACH) Article 31 Annex II

INK-0401

1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:

Product name : INK-0401
Synonyms : MILD SOLVENT INK
CAS No. : N.A.
EC index No. : N.A. NFPA code : N.D.
EINECS No. : N.A. Molecular weight : N.A.
RTECS No. : N.A. Formula : N.A.
1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:
- Ink: digital printing
1.3 Company/undertaking identification:
Mutoh Europe NV
Archimedesstraat 13
B-8400 Oostende
Tel: +32 59 56 14 00
Fax: +32 59 80 71 17
e-mail address: msds@mutoh.be (contact: Erwin Baert)
1.4 Emergency telephone:
+32 14 58 45 45 (24h/24h)
Information centre on dangerous goods (BIG)
Technische Schoolstraat 43 A, B-2440 Geel

2. Hazards identification

- Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin

3. Composition/information on ingredients

Hazardous ingredients CAS No. Conc.(%) Hazards Hazard

symbol
EINECS/ELINCS No. (R-phrases)
2-butoxyethyl acetate 112-07-2 >80 20/21 (1) Xn
203-933-3

2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate 108-65-6 2.5-10 10-36 (1) Xi

203-603-9

cyclohexanone 108-94-1 2.5-10 10-20 (1) Xn

203-631-1

2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one 108-83-8 2.5-10 10-37 (1) Xi

203-620-1
(1) For R-phrases in full: see heading 16
(2) Substance with a Community workplace exposure limit
(3) PBT-substance

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Compiled by : Brandweerinformatiecentrum voor Gevaarlijke Stoffen vzw (BIG)
Technische Schoolstraat 43 A, B-2440 Geel
? +32 14 58 45 47 http://www.big.be e-mail address: info@big.be

Date of issue : 17-07-2007 Revision : -

Reference number : BIG\45300GB Revision number : 000
Reason for revision : -
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4. First aid measures

4.1 After inhalation:
- Remove the victim into fresh air
- Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service
4.2 Skin contact:
- Rinse with water
- Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists
4.3 Eye contact:
- Rinse with water
- Take victim to an ophtalmologist if irritation persists
4.4 After ingestion:
- Rinse mouth with water
- Do not induce vomiting
- If you feel unwell: consult a doctor/medical service

5. Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Suitable extinguishing media:

- Water spray
- Polyvalent foam
- Alcohol-resistant foam
- BC powder
- Carbon dioxide
5.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media:
- No data available
5.3 Special exposure hazards:
- Material presenting a fire hazard
- Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed
5.4 Instructions:
- No specific firefighting instructions required
5.5 Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
- Heat/fire exposure: self-contained breathing apparatus
- Protective clothing for exposure to chemicals

6. Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions:

See heading 8.2/13
6.2 Environmental precautions:
- Contain released substance
6.3 Methods for cleaning up:
- Take up liquid spill into absorbent material e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite
- Shovel absorbed substance in closing drums
- Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water
- Wash clothing and equipment after handling

7. Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:
- Observe normal hygiene standards
- Handle and open the container with care
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately
- Clean contaminated clothing
7.2 Storage:
- Keep container tightly closed
- Meet the legal requirements
- Keep away from: heat sources

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Storage temperature : 10/45 °C

Quantity limit : N.D. kg
Storage life : 550 days
Materials for packaging :
- suitable : polyethylene, polypropylene, glass
7.3 Specific use(s):
- See information supplied by the manufacturer for the identified use(s)

8. Exposure controls/Personal protection

8.1 Exposure limit values:

8.1.1 Occupational exposure:
2-butoxyethyl acetate
TLV-TWA : mg/m3 20 ppm
TLV-STEL : mg/m3 - ppm
WEL-LTEL : - mg/m3 20 ppm
WEL-STEL : - mg/m3 50 ppm
TRGS 900 : 130 mg/m³ 20 ppm
3
MAK : 130 mg/m 20 ppm
MAC-TGG 8 h : 135 mg/m33
MAC-TGG 15 min. : 333 mg/m
VME-8 h : 13.3 mg/m3 2 ppm
VLE-15 min. : 199.8 mg/m3 30 ppm
GWBB-8 h : 133 mg/m33 20 ppm
GWK-15 min. : 333 mg/m 50 ppm
Momentary value : mg/m3 ppm
EC : 133 mg/m33 20 ppm
EC-STEL : 333 mg/m 50 ppm
2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate
TLV-TWA : mg/m3 ppm
TLV-STEL : mg/m3 ppm
WEL-LTEL : 274 mg/m3 50 ppm
WEL-STEL : 548 mg/m3 100 ppm
TRGS 900 : 270 mg/m³ 50 ppm
3
MAK : 270 mg/m 50 ppm
MAC-TGG 8 h : 550 mg/m33
MAC-TGG 15 min. : mg/m
VME-8 h : 275 mg/m3 50 ppm
VLE-15 min. : 550 mg/m3 100 ppm
GWBB-8 h : 275 mg/m33 50 ppm
GWK-15 min. : 550 mg/m 100 ppm
Momentary value : mg/m3 ppm
EC : 275 mg/m33 50 ppm
EC-STEL : 550 mg/m 100 ppm

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cyclohexanone
TLV-TWA : mg/m3 20 ppm
TLV-STEL : mg/m3 50 ppm
WEL-LTEL : - mg/m33 10 ppm
WEL-STEL : - mg/m 20 ppm
TRGS 900 : 80 mg/m³ 20 ppm
MAK : - mg/m3 - ppm
MAC-TGG 8 h : mg/m33
MAC-TGG 15 min. : 50 mg/m
VME-8 h : mg/m33 ppm
VLE-15 min. : mg/m ppm
GWBB-8 h : 40.8 mg/m3 10 ppm
GWK-15 min. : 81.6 mg/m33 20 ppm
Momentary value : mg/m ppm
EC : 40.8 mg/m33 10 ppm
EC-STEL : 81.6 mg/m 20 ppm
2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one
TLV-TWA : mg/m3 25 ppm
TLV-STEL : mg/m3 - ppm
WEL-LTEL : 148 mg/m33 25 ppm
WEL-STEL : - mg/m - ppm
TRGS 900
MAK : - mg/m3 - ppm
MAC-TGG 8 h : 150 mg/m33
MAC-TGG 15 min. : mg/m
VME-8 h : 250 mg/m33 25 ppm
VLE-15 min. : - mg/m - ppm
GWBB-8 h : 147 mg/m3 25 ppm
GWK-15 min. : - mg/m33 - ppm
Momentary value : mg/m ppm
EC : mg/m33 ppm
EC-STEL : mg/m ppm
8.1.2 Sampling methods:
- Butyl Cellosolve Acetate OSHA 83
- 1-Methoxy-2-Propyl Acetate OSHA 99
- Propylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Acetate OSHA CSI
- Cyclohexanone (Ketones I) NIOSH 1300
- Cyclohexanone OSHA 1
- Diisobutyl Ketone (Ketones I) NIOSH 1300
- Diisobutyl Ketone OSHA 7
8.2 Exposure controls:
8.2.1 Occupational exposure controls:
- Forced ventilation
Personal protective equipment:
a) Respiratory protection:
- Gas mask with filter type A at conc. in air > exposure limit
b) Hand protection:
- Gloves

According to EN 374
Suitable materials Breakthrough time (min) Thickness (mm)
Nitrile rubber 10 0.12
Butyl rubber 400 0.425

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c) Eye protection:
- Safety glasses
- Face shield
d) Skin protection:
- Protective clothing
Suitable material: Polyethylene
8.2.2 Environmental exposure controls: see headings 6.2, 6.3 and 13

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1 General information:

Appearance (at 20°C) : Liquid
Odour : Characteristic
Colour : Variable in colour
9.2 Important health, safety and environmental information:
pH value (at %) : N.D.
Boiling point/boiling range : 146 °C
Flashpoint/flammability : 72 °C
Explosion limits (explosive properties) : 1.7/8.4 vol%
Oxidising properties : No data available
Vapour pressure (at 20°C) : 0.4 hPa
Vapour pressure (at 50°C) : N.D. hPa
Relative density (at 20°C) : N.D.
Water solubility : Moderately soluble
Soluble in : N.D.
Relative vapour density : > 3
Viscosity (at 20°C) : N.D. Pa.s
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water : N.D.
Evaporation rate
ratio to butyl acetate : N.D.
ratio to ether : N.D.
9.3 Other information:
Melting point/melting range : N.D. °C
Auto-ignition point : 280 °C
Saturation concentration : N.D. g/m3
Specific conductivity : N.D. pS/m

10. Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions to avoid:

- Unstable on exposure to air
10.2 Materials to avoid:
- Keep away from: heat sources
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:
- May form peroxides
- Upon combustion CO and CO2 are formed

11. Toxicological information

11.1 Acute toxicity:

2-butoxyethyl acetate
LD50 oral rat : 2400 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : 1580 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : 1500 mg/kg
LC50 inhalation rat : > 2.7 mg/l/4 h

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2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate
LD50 oral rat : 8532 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : > 5000 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : > 5000 mg/kg
cyclohexanone
LD50 oral rat : 1620 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : 948 mg/kg
LC50 inhalation rat : 11 mg/l/4 h
LC50 inhalation rat : 2639 ppm/4 h
2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one
LD50 oral rat : 5750 mg/kg
LD50 dermal rabbit : 16000 mg/kg
LC50 inhalation rat : > 13 mg/l/4 h
LC50 inhalation rat : > 2300 ppm/4 h
11.2 Chronic toxicity:
2-butoxyethyl acetate
Carcinogenicity (TLV) : A3
Teratogenicity (MAK) : C
2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate
Teratogenicity (MAK) : C
cyclohexanone
Carcinogenicity (TLV) : A3
Carcinogenicity (MAK) : 3B
Teratogenicity (MAK) : -
IARC classification : 3
2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one
not listed
11.3 Routes of exposure: ingestion, inhalation, eye and skin
11.4 Acute effects/symptoms:
- AFTER INHALATION
- Dry/sore throat
- Coughing
- EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS:
- Irritation of the respiratory tract
- Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes
- AFTER INGESTION
- AFTER ABSORPTION OF HIGH QUANTITIES:
- Risk of aspiration pneumonia
- Feeling of weakness
- CNS depression
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Coordination disorders
- Slurred speech
- Visual disturbances
- Disturbances of consciousness
- FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
- Decreased renal function
- Change in urine output
- Change in urine composition
- AFTER SKIN CONTACT
- Dry skin
- AFTER EYE CONTACT
- Redness of the eye tissue
- Slight irritation
11.5 Chronic effects:
- Contains substance with uncertain carcinogenic properties (2-butoxyethyl
acetate, cyclohexanone)

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12. Ecological information

12.1 Ecotoxicity:
2-butoxyethyl acetate:
- LC50 (48 h) : 80 mg/l (LEUCISCUS IDUS)
- EC50 (48 h) : 37 mg/l (DAPHNIA MAGNA)
- EC50 (72 h) : >500 mg/l (SCENEDESMUS SUBSPICATUS)
2-methoxy-1-methylethyl acetate:
- LC50 (96 h) : 100/180 mg/l (SALMO GAIRDNERI/ ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS)
- EC50 (48 h) : 380 mg/l (DAPHNIA MAGNA)
- EC50 (72 h) : >1000 mg/l (SELENASTRUM CAPRICORNUTUM)
cyclohexanone:
- LC50 (96 h) : 527 mg/l (PIMEPHALES PROMELAS)
- EC50 (24 h) : 820 mg/l (DAPHNIA MAGNA)
- EC50 (72 h) : 32.9 mg/l (ALGAE)
2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one:
- LC50 (96 h) : 140 mg/l (SALMO GAIRDNERI/ ONCORHYNCHUS MYKISS)
- EC50 (48 h) : 250 mg/l (DAPHNIA MAGNA)
- EC50 (96 h) : 87 mg/l (SELENASTRUM CAPRICORNUTUM)
- Effect on waste water purification : no data available
12.2 Mobility:
- Volatile organic compounds (VOC): 90%
- Moderately soluble in water
For other physicochemical properties see heading 9
12.3 Persistence and degradability:
- biodegradation BOD5 : N.D. % ThOD
- water : No data available
- soil : T ½: N.D. days

12.4 Bioaccumulative potential:

- log Pow : N.D.
- BCF : N.D.
12.5 Results of PBT assessment:
- No data available
12.6 Other adverse effects:
- WGK : 1 (classification based on the components in compliance
with Verwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdender Stoffe
(VwVwS) of 17 May 1999)
- Effect on the ozone layer : Not dangerous for the ozone layer
(1999/45/EC)
- Greenhouse effect : no data available

13. Disposal considerations

13.1 Provisions relating to waste:

- Waste material code (91/689/EEC, Council Decision 2001/118/EC, O.J. L47 of
16/2/2001): 08 03 12* (waste ink containing dangerous substances)
- Hazardous waste (91/689/EEC)

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13.2 Disposal methods:

- Should not be landfilled with household waste
- Do not discharge into drains or the environment
- Dispose of at authorized waste collection point
13.3 Packaging:
- Waste material code packaging (91/689/EEC, Council Decision 2001/118/EC,
O.J. L47 of 16/2/2001): 15 01 10* (packaging containing residues of or
contaminated by dangerous substances)

14. Transport information

not restricted for any mode of international transport

15. Regulatory information

15.1 EU Legislation:
Labelling in accordance with directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC

Harmful

Contains: 2-butoxyethyl acetate

R20/21 : Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
S(02) : (Keep out of reach of children)
S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S(46) : (If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show
this container or label)
S56 : Dispose of this material and its container at hazardous
or special waste collection point
15.2 National provisions:
the Netherlands:
Waterbezwaarlijkheid: 9
Germany:
WGK : 1 (classification based on the components in compliance
with Verwaltungsvorschrift wassergefährdender Stoffe
(VwVwS) of 17 May 1999)

16. Other information

The information provided on this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief
at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered
as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material
designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in
any process, unless specified in the text.

N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE

N.D. = NOT DETERMINED
(*) = INTERNAL CLASSIFICATION (NFPA)

PBT-substances = persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances

Exposure limits:
TLV : Threshold Limit Value - ACGIH USA
WEL : Workplace Exposure Limits - United Kingdom

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TRGS 900 : Technische Regel für Gefahrstoffe 900 (Arbeitsplatzgrenzwerte) - Germany
MAK : Maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentrationen - Germany
MAC : Maximale aanvaarde concentratie - the Netherlands
VME : Valeurs limites de Moyenne d’Exposition - France
VLE : Valeurs limites d’Exposition à court terme - France
GWBB : Grenswaarde beroepsmatige blootstelling - Belgium
GWK : Grenswaarde kortstondige blootstelling - Belgium
EC : Indicative occupational exposure limit values - directive 2000/39/EC

I : Inhalable fraction = T : Total dust = E : Einatembarer Aerosolanteil

R : Respirable fraction = A : Alveolengängiger Aerosolanteil/Alveolar dust
C : Ceiling limit

a: aerosol r: rook/Rauch (fume)

d: damp (vapour) st: stof/Staub (dust)
du: dust ve: vezel (fibre)
fa: Faser (fibre) va: vapour
fi: fibre om: oil mist
fu: fume on: olienevel/Ölnebel (oil mist)
p: poussière (dust) part: particles

Chronic toxicity:
K : List of the carcinogenic substances and processes - the Netherlands

Full text of any R-phrases referred to under headings 2 and 3:

R10 : Flammable
R20 : Harmful by inhalation
R20/21 : Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin
R36 : Irritating to eyes
R37 : Irritant to respiratory system

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