Epson T6248 Operating manual

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PIS # T6248 Version 3.6 (USA)

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Product Information Sheet

1. Article and Corporate Identification

Product: Epson Ink Cartridge T6248

for use with Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

Printers

Distributor: Epson America, Inc.

3840 Kilroy Airport Way

Long Beach, CA 90806

United States

Tel: 562-276-1369

Fax: 562-997-5799

The EPSON T6248 Ink Cartridge

Epson Quick-Dry Ink is engineered to

provide superior photo quality results.

2. Composition Information

This is a solvent ink formulation

Ink Composition CAS No. % By Weight

Proprietary dyes and pigments

<5%

Proprietary synthetic polymer

<10%

Diethylene glycol diethyl ether

112-36-7

50 – 60%

γ-Butyrolactone

96-48-0

10 - 20%

Tetraethylene glycol dimethyl ether

143-24-8

10 - 20%

Proprietary organic additives

<5%

3. Hazard Identification

3.1 Emergency Overview: Ink component is a light orange liquid that may cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with

eyes or clothing. In the case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. Keep out of reach

of children.

3.2 Potential Health Effects:

Eyes: Ink contact with eye may be mildly irritating. See Section 11 for Toxicology.

Skin: Ink contact with skin may cause irritation, swelling, or redness. It is not expected to cause an allergic skin

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reaction. See Section 11 for Toxicology.

Inhalation: Intentional exposure to ink vapors may cause respiratory irritation. See Section 11 for Toxicology.

Ingestion: May cause upset stomach. See Section 11 for Toxicology.

4. First Aid Measures

4.1 Eyes: Immediately flush with room temperature, low pressure, clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical

attention if eye irritation continues.

4.2 Skin: Wash surface areas with soap and water. Wash soiled clothing before re-wearing. Seek medical attention if

irritation continues.

4.3 Inhalation: Remove subject to ventilated fresh air. Consult physician if necessary

4.4 Ingestion: Seek medical attention if stomach continues to be upset.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flammability:Flash point is 71 deg. C (closed cup, ASTM D3278); combustible liquid under Hazardous Communication

Standard (HCS, USA)

Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, or water

Fire Fighting Instructions: No special fire fighting procedures are required other than breathing apparatus and PPE. No

special explosion hazards are known.

6. Accidental Release Measures

If a spill occurs, use sponges to wipe-up ink, then rinse area with damp cloth. Place waste in closed container for

disposal. Use proper ventilation. Do not dispose of waste to the sewer. Eye or skin protection required during clean-

up. Wash hands with soap and water.

7. Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Keep out of reach of children and do not drink ink. Do not store the cartridge in a high or freezing temperatures.

Keep cartridge out of direct sunlight. Do not dismantle cartridge. Do not store cartridges with oxidizing agents or

explosives. Make sure cartridge is dry before insertion into printer housing. Store in ventilated area without

direct/indirect flame.

8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use in properly ventilated area

Exposure Controls: Use in properly ventilated area

California OEL for Diethylene glycol diethyl ether (CAS No. 112-36-7)

8-Hour TWA Exposure Value: 5ppm or 33 mg/m3

Personal Protection: None required when cartridges are used as intended

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9. Physical and Chemical Properties of Ink Formulation

Appearance: Orange Liquid

Odor: Slight

pH: 8.0 – 9.0

Boiling point: No data available

Freezing point: Less than 32 deg. F / O deg. C

Melting point: Less than 32 deg. F / O deg. C

Flash point: 71 deg. C (closed cup, ASTM D3278)

Autoflammability: None

Explosive properties: Explosive limit, 1.4 – 6.9v/v% as γ-Butyrolactone

Oxidizing properties: None

Vapor density: Greater than 1 (air=1)

Relative density: 1.03 at 68 deg. F / 20 deg. C

Solubility in water: Soluble

Solubility in fat: No data available

Partition coefficient: No data available

Viscosity: No data available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable under normal temperatures

Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur

Hazard decomposition products: No data available

Incompatible materials: Oxidizers and explosives

11. Toxicology and Health Hazards

Routes Of Overexposure: Eye, skin, inhalation, and oral

Acute Health Hazards:

•Overexposure of eye surface to ink may be mildly irritating

•Overexposure of skin to ink contact may cause irritation and in some people swelling and redness

•Intentional inhalation overexposure to ink vapors may result in respiratory tract irritation and anesthesia

•Intentional or accidental oral ingestion may cause an upset stomach

Chronic Health Hazards: None known

Carcinogenicity: Not containing substances listed in IARC Monographs (1, 2A, 2B)

Toxicity Data: Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalant LC50 OSHA Regulated?

>2500mg/kg(Rats) >2000mg/kg(Rats) Not Applicable Not Established

12. Ecological Information

No data available on the adverse effects of this material on the environment

13. Disposal Considerations

Disposal should be in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

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14. Transportation Information (for commercial purposes)

Not regulated as a Hazardous Material by DOT, IMO, or IATA

15. Regulatory Considerations

U.S. DOT Hazard Class Regulated? No

U.S. OSHA Inhalation Hazard? No

In U.S., NFPA/HMIS Hazard Rating: Health (1), Flammability (2), Instability/Reactivity (0), Other (0)

EU RoHS compliant? Yes

EU Directive 1999/45/EC: Does not meet criteria for dangerous classification

California Proposition 65: Not Regulated

Canada WHMIS Controlled Product: Not Regulated (manufactured article)

16. Other Information

This PIS adheres to U.S. regulatory requirements and standards and may not meet the regulatory requirements in

other locations.

This is a revised Product Information Sheet which replaces all prior U.S. PIS for this product.

This “Product Information Sheet” contains health, safety, and environmental information. It does not replace any

precautionary language or use and disposal information which accompanies the product. The information contained herein is

believed to be accurate at the time of preparation, but should only be used as a guide. Epson does not warrant the

completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein. It is subject to revision from time to time.

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