MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

AMERICAN OFFSET PRINTING INK 3847 CORPORATION CR CHARLOTTE, NC 28216 704-392-6412

Offset Ink / Pantone or Special - Oxidizing Sheeted Ink

3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview: This product is not considered hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standards, 29CFR 1910.1200 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation Inhalation: Remove to fresh air Ingestion: Avoid ingestion - do NOT induce vomiting Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated contact can result in defeating and drying of the skin which may result in skin irritation and dermatitis ( rash ) Signs And Symptoms Of Exposure: Skin contact may result in dryness and/or irritation and dermatitis may develop 1

4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact: Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give victim a glass of water or milk. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. Aggravate Medical Conditions: N/A Supplemental Health Information: None required 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES Flash Point: >300 F Flash Point Method: ASTM D-92 Auto ignition: N/A LEL: N/A UEL: N/A Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires involving this material. Special Fire-Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece in positive pressure mode. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Unusual Fire And Explosion Hazards: Dense smoke may be generated when burning Combustion Products: None 2

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Steps To Be Taken In Case Material Is Spilled Or Released: Wipe up. Dispose of wipes in approved waste containers 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions to Be Taken in Handling and Storage: Avoid storage above 90 F. Keep containers closed when not in use Other Precautions: None required 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory Protection: None required Ventilation: Use sufficient ventilation Protective Gloves: Required for prolonged or repeated exposure Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield. Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None recommended Work/Hygienic Practices: Use good personal hygiene when handling this product. Wash hands after use, before smoking, or using the toilet. Engineering Controls: No special ventilation requirements. Exposure Guidelines: None 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance And Odor: Colored Paste Solubility In Water: Insoluble Boiling Point: 450 Vapor Pressure: <1mm HG Specific Gravity: 0.0918 Melting Point: N/A Freezing Point: N/A Evaporation Rate: Slower than butyl acetate Vapor Density: Heavier Than Air Percent Volatile: 8 - 17 ASTM D-2369 Method 3

Ph: N/A Molecular Weight: Pounds per Gallon: Other Properties: N/A

N/A 7.96

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: Avoid strong oxidizers Incompatibility: Avoid strong oxidizers Hazardous Decomposition or By Products: None Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Contains no material that are considered carcinogenic by NTP or OSHA 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information to suggest it will cause any significant environmental problem 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Class: Not DOT Regulated Hazard Class: Non-hazardous UN No.:N/A Packing Group: N/A Guide No: N/A Ship Name: Ink Material, no 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION ** Sara Title III - Barium, cobalt and manganese compounds - see page 6 for reference 16. OTHER INFORMATION Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Protective: A Toxicity: 0 4

Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special: N OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It is always the responsibility of the user to take all steps necessary to fulfill the demands laid down in the rules and legislation. The information in this MSDS is meant as a description of the safety requirements of our product; it is not to be a guarantee of the products properties.

GENERAL FORMULA FOR OFFSET SHEETFED INKS VEHICLES, DRIERS AND WAXES # 1. Sheetfed high gloss varnish CAS

Mixture
2.

Highgloss quickset varnish 5

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Sheetfed waxfree, drier free varnish High solids microcrystalline PTFE compound Sheetfed dull varnish Cobalt drier Cobalt/Manganese tallate Polyethylene wax Mineral seal oil China wood oil Soy bean oil Linseed oil Aquaflo Aqualox

Mixture Mixture Mixture Mixture 61789-52-4 Mixture 800274-2 64742-30-9 8016-35-1 8001-22-7 800126-1 Mixture Mixture

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8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

PIGMENTS
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Rhodamine Y Pigment red 81:1 Rhodamine B Pigment violet 1 Phthalocyanine Blue Pigment blue 15:3 Alkali blue Alkali blue Diarylide yellow Diarylide yellow Red 2b YS Red 2b BS 6 Pigment Pigment Pigment Pigment Pigment Pigment

7.

8. 9.

75627-12-2 63022-09-3 14714-8 blue 61 132476-1 blue 56 641746-5 yellow 12 635885-6 yellow 13 510283-0 red 48:1 758541-3 red 48:2 7023-

10. 11.

Lithol rubine Red lake C

Pigment red 57:1 Pigment red 53:1

61-2 5281-04-1

12. 13. 14.

5160.02-1 Phthalocyanine green Pigment green 7 132853-6 Carbazole violet Pigment violet 23 635830-1 Carbon black Pigment black 7 1333-86-4

UNDER TITLE III, SECTION 313 OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT ( SARA ), WE ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM YOU OF THE PRESENCE OF THE FOLLOWING CHEMICALS.
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compound.
2.

Red 2b YS CAS # 7585-41-3 This product contains approx. 40% Barium-Salt pigment Approx. 12% Barium calculated as Ba from Barium Red lake C CAS # 5160-02-1 This product contains approx. 43% Barium Red Lake C Approx. 7% Barium calculated as Ba from Barium Cobalt drier Manganese drier CAS # 61789-52-4 CAS # 15956-58-8

compound.
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