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    The document outlines various printing processes and the chemicals commonly used in each process that may pose health risks. Many chemicals used, such as acids, dichromates, ketones and alcohols, can cause skin and eye burns or irritation. Long term exposure to some chemicals including formaldehyde and dichromates may increase cancer risk or harm the unborn child. Inhalation of vapors from chemicals like isocyanates, xylene and ammonia can potentially cause respiratory issues like asthma. High concentrations of certain ketones, alcohols and chlorinated hydrocarbons may also impact the central nervous system or cause cardiac issues. Proper precautions are important when working with these chemicals.

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    The document outlines various printing processes and the chemicals commonly used in each process that may pose health risks. Many chemicals used, such as acids, dichromates, ketones and alcohols, can cause skin and eye burns or irritation. Long term exposure to some chemicals including formaldehyde and dichromates may increase cancer risk or harm the unborn child. Inhalation of vapors from chemicals like isocyanates, xylene and ammonia can potentially cause respiratory issues like asthma. High concentrations of certain ketones, alcohols and chlorinated hydrocarbons may also impact the central nervous system or cause cardiac issues. Proper precautions are important when working with these chemicals.

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    Printing Process Chemicals

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    Marius Boda
    The document outlines various printing processes and the chemicals commonly used in each process that may pose health risks. Many chemicals used, such as acids, dichromates, ketones and alcohols, can cause skin and eye burns or irritation. Long term exposure to some chemicals including formaldehyde and dichromates may increase cancer risk or harm the unborn child. Inhalation of vapors from chemicals like isocyanates, xylene and ammonia can potentially cause respiratory issues like asthma. High concentrations of certain ketones, alcohols and chlorinated hydrocarbons may also impact the central nervous system or cause cardiac issues. Proper precautions are important when working with these chemicals.

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    Printing Process Chemicals and health effects

    The typical printing processes, types of substances associated and their potential health
    effects.

    Process or activity Type/name of substance Potential health effects


    Etching, engraving, Corrosive acids, eg concentrated Skin burns and blisters
    platemaking, certain nitric and sulphuric acids, Burns with concentrated hydrofluoric acid
    photographic reproduction hydrofluoric acid are very severe
    systems, correction of litho Eye damage
    plates using deletion fluids
    Concentrated photographic Hydroquinone Irritant to eyes but may cause permanent
    developer solutions damage
    Irritant and sensitising to the skin, may
    cause dermatitis
    Photographic fixer solutions Acetic acid, acidic salt solutions Irritant to eye/skin
    (eg sodium thiosulphate)
    Hardener added to Dilute formaldehyde solution Irritant to eye/skin
    photographic fixer solutions Frequent contact may lead to skin
    sensitisation. Formaldehye may cause
    cancer.
    Adhesive laminating Isocyanate prepolymers Irritation of airways and lungs (high
    Use of polyurethane concentration)
    lacquers Occupational asthma could occur even
    at low levels
    UV and electron beam Reactive acrylates or Corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous
    curable inks, varnishes and methacrylates membranes
    lacquers Potential for skin sensitisation

    High-speed printing - ink Irritation of respiratory tract


    misting Potential for occupational asthma
    UV lamps for photo Ozone Irritation of the upper respiratory tract
    processing, UV curing, Headaches and nausea
    corona discharge
    Lithographic Dichromates, eg ammonium, Very corrosive
    platemaking, Gravure potassium and sodium In high concentrations can cause deep
    cylinder preparation, dichromates ulcers
    photoengraving, Potential for skin sensitisation
    photographic bleaches May cause cancer and may cause harm
    to the unborn child
    Lithographic fount Alcohols such as Dermatitis
    solution, blanket restorers, isopropylalcohol (IPA), white Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    cleaning solvents spirit on the central nervous system

    Lithographic blanket Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and Dermatitis


    restorers, cleaning solvents white spirit
    Chlorinated hydrocarbons e.g Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    dichlormethane on the central nervous system
    Ketones e.g (MEK), Cardiac arrhythmia (high concentration)
    Affects liver and kidneys on long-term
    exposure
    Gravure / flexographic Ketones (e.g. MEK,), in some Dermatitis
    various inks gravure inks Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    Alcohols e.g. Trade Specific on the central nervous system
    Denatured Alcohol),IPA, n-
    propanol
    Esters (e.g. ethyl acetate,
    acetate-propyl acetate)
    Aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g.
    toluene, xylene in publication
    gravure inks
    Gravure -Laser engraving Metal fume Irritation of respiratory tract, 'flu-like'
    of cylinders illness (metal fume fever depending on
    the metal)
    Flexographic/ letterpress Perchloroethylene Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    making plates on the central nervous system via
    inhalation
    Screen UV-cured inks
    Screen Inks Ketones (e.g. cyclohexanone) Dermatitis
    Aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    xylene). Propylene glycol ethers on the central nervous system via
    and their esters. inhalation
    Phthalates May effect male hormones
    Screen Cleaning chemicals Strong alkalis, e.g. concentrated Corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous
    sodium or potassium hydroxide membrane
    Oxidisers, sodium hypochlorite Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    Solvents on the central nervous system

    Digital (ink-jet) printing Methyl ethyl ketone Abnormal heart rhythm and rate(high
    Propanol concentration)
    Affects liver and kidneys on long-term
    exposure
    Dizziness, drowsiness and other effects
    on the central nervous system
    Dyeline printing Ammonium hydroxide Irritation of respiratory tract (as ammonia
    vapour)

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