Product Name: Discharge liquid 2
SDS No. 037-W110596
First issue: 2008/02/19
Revised: 2019/12/12

Safety Data Sheets
1.

Identification

Product Name

: Discharge liquid 2

Order No.

: SPC-0540

General Use: Ink jet printing ink

Product Description: Discharge liquid

SDS Number: 037-W110596

Manufacture
Company Name

: Mimaki Engineering Co., Ltd.

Address: 2182-3 Shigeno-otsu, Tomi-shi, Nagano 389-0512 JAPAN

Telephone No.

: +81-268-64-2413

Importer / Distributor Established in USA
Company Name

: MIMAKI USA, INC.

Address: 150 Satellite Boulevard NE , suite A, Suwanee, Georgia 30024,
U.S.A.

Telephone No.

: +1-678-730-0170

Emergency Telephone No.

: +1 866 928 0789 (within United States only, Toll free)+1 215 207 0061

2.

Hazards Identification[GHS Classification]
Physical Hazards
Flammable Liquids: Not classifiedHealth Hazards
Acute Toxicity – Inhalation: Category 4 (~40% unknown)

Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Category 2

Eye Damage / Irritation: Category 2ASensitization – Respiratory: Category 1

Sensitization – Skin

: Category 1

Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B

Carcinogenicity: Category 1A

Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1BSpecific Target Organ Toxicity: Category 1(adrenal gland, bone marrow, kidneys,(Repeated Exposure)liver, respiratory system, spleen)
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Product Name: Discharge liquid 2
SDS No. 037-W110596
First issue: 2008/02/19
Revised: 2019/12/12

The above list does not include category being non-classifiable or not-applicable.
[GHS Label Elements]
SymbolSignal Word
DangerHazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H340 May cause genetic defects
H350 May cause cancer
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372 Causes damage to adrenal gland, bone marrow, kidneys, liver, respiratory system,and spleen through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statements[Prevention]
P201 Obtain SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and printer's operation manual before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260 Do not breathe gas/mist.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
[Response]
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/Physician.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
[Storage]
P405 Store locked up.
[Disposal]
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/
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international regulation (to be specified).

NFPA Rating (scale 0 – 4)
Health = 2
1

Flammability = 1
2Instability = 00Special =CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS
D2A, D2B

3.

Composition / Information on IngredientsNo

Chemical Name

Wt%

CAS No.

1

Reducing agent

4-8

Trade Secret2(Formaldehyde)*

1.2

50-00-03

Glycols

10-20

Trade Secret

4

Ethanol, 2,2’,2”-nitrilotris-

3-7

102-71-6

5

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-methyl-

3-7

872-50-4

6Ethanol, 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)-3-7

111-77-3

7Surface-active agent

4-8

Trade Secret8

Others1-3

Trade Secret

9

Water

55-65

7732-18-5*Formaldehyde : Reducing agent is decomposed and generated with heat. This ink contains lessthan 1%.
Contaminants: The chemical identity and/or percentage of composition is being
withheld as a trade secret.

4.

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Calla POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
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Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs:
Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing andwash before re-use.

Ingestion: If swallowed, get medical attention.

Note To Physician: Formaldehyde occurs by heat press at the time of this product use.
Formaldehyde stimulates eyes by the atmosphere density of 20ppm

Most Important Symptoms/Effects
Acute: eye irritation, skin irritation, asthma, allergic skin reaction

Delayed: asthma, allergic skin reaction, mutagenic effects, cancer,
reproductive effects, adrenal gland effects, bone disorders, kidneydamage, liver damage, respiratory system damage, spleen damage

Indication of Immediate: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Medical Attention andSpecial Treatment
Needed, If Needed
5.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable Properties: Flash Point: Not flammable
Explosion Limit: Not applicable
The harmful gas such as the carbon monoxide is included in the fluegas of the cartridge and this product.

Extinguishing Media: carbon dioxide, regular dry powder, regular dry chemical, water
spray, alcohol resistant foam

Unsuitable Extinguishing: Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams.

Media
Special Hazards Arising: Irritating fumes and gases may be released upon thermal processing

from the Chemicalor during combustion.

Hazardous Combustion: Combustion: oxides of carbon, oxides of sulfur, oxides of sodium,

Products

oxides of nitrogen

Fire Fighting: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Do not

Measuresscatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Coolcontainers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay
away from the ends of tanks. Avoid inhalation of material or
combustion by-products.
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Product Name: Discharge liquid 2
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Special Protective: Wear full protective fire fighting gear including self contained

Equipment andbreathing apparatus (SCBA) for protection against possible

Precautions for

exposure.

Firefighters
6.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions,: Wear personal protective clothing and equipment, see Section 8.

Protective Equipment

Avoid release to the environment.

and Emergency
Procedures
Methods and Materials: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Stop leak if possible

for Containment andwithout personal risk. Reduce vapors with water spray.

Cleaning Up

Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material.
Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.
Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low
areas.

7.

Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe

: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety

Handling

precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe vapor or
mist. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not eat, drink, orsmoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves and eye/faceprotection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work
clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Conditions for Safe

: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations andStorage, including any

standards. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly

Incompatibilities

closed. Keep cool. Store locked up. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.

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8.

Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Limit Values: Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (mist, total particulate);
5 mg/m3 TWA (mist, respirable fraction)
Mexico 10 mg/m3 TWA LMPE-PPT (mist)
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
ACGIH: 0.3 ppm Ceiling
OSHA: 2 ppm STEL (See 29 CFR 1910.1048, 15 min);
0.5 ppm Action Level (See 29 CFR 1910.1048);0.75 ppm TWA (See 29 CFR 1910.1048)
0.75 ppm TWA
2 ppm STEL (see 29 CFR 1910.1048)
NIOSH: 0.016 ppm TWA
0.1 ppm Ceiling (15 min)Mexico: 2 ppm Ceiling; 3 mg/m3 Ceiling

Component Biological: There are no biological limit values for the component(s) of thisLimit Values

product.

Exposure Controls
Occupational Exposure Controls
Appropriate: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure

Engineering Controls

compliance with applicable exposure limits.

Personal Protection
Respiratory: Consult with a health and safety professional for specific respirators

Protection

appropriate for your use.

Hand Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

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Eye Protection: Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an
emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in theimmediate work area.

Skin Protection

9.

: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance- Physical State: Liquid- Color: Clear, colorlessOdor: sulfer odorpH

: 8.0-9.9

Boiling Point / Boiling Range: 100 ℃

Melting Point / Melting Range: Not available

Decomposition Temperature: Not available

Flash Point: Not flammable

Explosive Properties: Not available

Oxidizing Properties: Not available

Upper / Lower Flammability or: Not available

Explosive Limits
Vapor Pressure: 2.3kPa (water)

Specific Gravity: 1.0-1.2 (25 °C)

Solubility: Not available

Water Solubility: Soluble

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / Water): Not available

Viscosity: 4.0-4.9 mPa∙s

Vapor Density: <1 (water)

Evaporation Rate

: Not available

VOC Content(%): 30-50

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Product Name: Discharge liquid 2
SDS No. 037-W110596
First issue: 2008/02/19
Revised: 2019/12/12

10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: No reactivity hazard is expected.

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions of use.

Possibility of Hazardous: Will not polymerize.

Reactions
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid flames, sparks, and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact
with incompatible materials.

Incompatible Materials: acids, oxidizing materials, bases

Hazardous: Combustion: oxides of carbon, oxides of sulfur, oxides of sodium,

Decompositionoxides of nitrogen

11. Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity: The component(s) of this material have been reviewed in various

Component Analysis -sources and the following selected endpoints are published:

LD50/LC50

Glycols (Trade Secret)Dermal LD50 Rabbit 11890 mg/kg; Oral LD50 Rat 12565 mg/kg
Reducing Agent (Trade Secret)
Oral LD50 Rat >2 g/kg
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (111-77-3)
Oral LD50 Rat 4 mL/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit 650 mg/kg
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (872-50-4)
Oral LD50 Rat 3914 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit 8 g/kg; Inhalation
LC50 Rat 3.1 mg/L 4 h
Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
Dermal LD50 Rabbit >20 mL/kg; Oral LD50 Rat 4190 mg/kg
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
Oral LD50 Rat 100 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit 270 mg/kg; Inhalation
LC50 Rat 0.578 mg/L 4 h

Information on Likely Routes of Exposure
Inhalation: irritation, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, mutagenic effects, cancer,
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Ingestion: vomiting, nausea, headache, diarrhea, changes in body temperature,changes in blood pressure, stomach pain, chest pain, difficulty
breathing, irregular heartbeat, loss of coordination, lung congestion,
blood disorders, kidney damage, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma

Skin Contact: irritation, skin disorders, allergic reactions

Eye Contact: irritation

Immediate Effects: skin irritation, eye irritation, asthma, allergic skin reaction

Delayed Effects: asthma, allergic skin reaction, mutagenic effects, cancer, reproductive
effects, adrenal gland effects, bone disorders, kidney damage, liver
damage, respiratory system damage, spleen damage

Medical Conditions: No information available for the product.

Aggravated by Exposure
Irritation/Corrosivity: eye irritation, skin irritation

Data
Respiratory: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if

Sensitization

inhaledDermal Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction

Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Available data characterizes component(s) of this product as a germ
cell mutagenic hazard.

Carcinogenicity: Component Carcinogenicity
Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
IARC

Monograph 77 [2000] (Group 3 (not classifiable))

Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
ACGIH

A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
Monograph 100F [2012]; Monograph 88 [2006];

IARC

Monograph 62 [1995]; Supplement 7 [1987](Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans))

NTP
DFG
OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity

Known Human Carcinogen
Category 4 (no significant contribution to humancancer)Present
see 29 CFR 1910.1048: Available data characterizes components of this product asreproductive hazards.

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Specific Target Organ: No target organs identified.

Toxicity - Single
Exposure
Specific Target Organ: adrenal gland, bone marrow, kidneys, liver, reproductive system,

Toxicity - RepeatedspleenExposure
Aspiration Hazard: Not expected to be an aspiration hazard.

12. Ecological Information
Handling is noted because it might influence the environment whenleaking and abandoning it.
Especially, note that the product doesn't flow directly to ground, theriver, and the drain ditch.
Component Analysis -: Glycols (Trade Secret)

Aquatic Toxicity

Fish: 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 75200 mg/L [flow-through]Invertebrate: 48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 84000 mg/L
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (111-77-3)
Fish: 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 7500 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr
LC50

Lepomismacrochirus:

7500

mg/L;

96

Hr

LC50

Pimephales promelas: 5741 mg/L
Algae: 72 Hr EC50 Desmodesmus subspicatus: >500 mg/L
Invertebrate: 48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: >500 mg/L
1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (872-50-4)
Fish: 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 832 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr
LC50 Pimephales promelas: 1072 mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50
Poecilia reticulata: 1400 mg/L [static]
Algae: 72 Hr EC50 Desmodesmus subspicatus: >500 mg/L
Invertebrate: 48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 4897 mg/L
Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
Fish: 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 10600 - 13000 mg/L
[flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: >1000 mg/L
[static]; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 450 - 1000 mg/L
[static]

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Algae: 72 Hr EC50 Desmodesmus subspicatus: 216 mg/L; 96 Hr EC50
Desmodesmus subspicatus: 169 mg/L
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
Fish: 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 22.6 - 25.7 mg/L
[flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 1510 µg/L
[static]; 96 Hr LC50 Brachydanio rerio: 41 mg/L [static]; 96
Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.032 - 0.226 mL/L
[flow-through]; 96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 100 - 136
mg/L [static]; 96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 23.2 - 29.7
mg/L [static]
Invertebrate: 48 Hr LC50 Daphnia magna: 2 mg/L; 48 Hr EC50
Daphnia magna: 11.3 - 18 mg/L [Static]
Persistence and: No information available for the product.

Degradability
Bioaccumulation: No information available for the product.

Mobility: No information available for the product.

Other Toxicity: No additional information is available.

13. Disposal Considerations: Comply with all USA, national and local regulations.
Do not dump this product into sewers, on the ground or into any bodyof water.
Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Component Waste: Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

Numbers

RCRA

waste number U122

Disposal of: Empty containers may contain product residue. Dispose inContaminatedaccordance with all applicable regulations.

Packaging
14. Transport Information
Check a thing without a leak in a container.
Perform prevention of collapse of cargo surely.
US DOT Information: Not regulated as a hazardous material for transport.

IATA Information: Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport.
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ICAO Information: Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport.

IMDG Information: Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport.

TDG Information: Not regulated as dangerous goods for transport.

UN Number: Not regulated

Marine Pollutant: 1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (872-50-4)
IBC Code: Category Y
Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
IBC Code: Category Z
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
IBC Code: Category Y (solutions, <=45%)

15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal: This material contains one or more of the following chemicals

Regulations

required to be identified under SARA Sections 302/304 (40 CFR 355
Appendix A), SARA Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370.21), SARA Section
313 (40 CFR 372.65), CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4), TSCA 12(b), and/or
require an OSHA process safety plan.
Reducing Agent (Trade Secret)
TSCA 12b:

Section 4, 1 % de minimus concentration

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (872-50-4)
SARA 313:

1.0 % de minimis concentration

Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
SARA 302:

500 lb TPQ
100 lb EPCRA RQ

SARA 313:

0.1 % de minimis concentration

CERCLA

100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ

OSHA(safety)

1000 lb TQ

SARA TitleⅢ: Acute Health: Yes

Section 311/312

Chronic Health: Yes
Fire: No
Pressure: No
Reactive: No

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Product Name: Discharge liquid 2
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First issue: 2008/02/19
Revised: 2019/12/12

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U.S. State Regulations: The following components appear on one or more of the following
state hazardous substances lists

Component

CAS No.

CA

MA

MN

NJ

PA

Glycols

Trade Secret

No

No

Yes

No

Yes

Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether

111-77-3

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

1-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone

872-50-4

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Triethanolamine

102-71-6

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Formaldehyde

50-00-0

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

California Proposition: WARNING:

65

This product can expose you to chemicals including
N-Methylpyrrolidone, which is known to the State ofCalifornia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Canada WHMIS: D2A, D2B.

CLASSIFICATION
Canadian WHMIS: Components of this material have been checked against the

Ingredient Disclosure

Canadian WHMIS Ingredients Disclosure List. The List is

List (IDL)

composed of chemicals which must be identified on MSDSs if they areincluded in products which fall under WHMIS criteria specified in theControlled Products Regulations and present above the threshold
limits listed on the IDL.
Diethylene glycol monomethyl ether (111-77-3)
1%
Triethanolamine (102-71-6)
1%
Formaldehyde (50-00-0)
0.1 %16. Other Information
Key/Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road
Transport; CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service; CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging;
EEC - European Economic Community; EIN (EINECS) - European Inventory of Existing
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Commercial Chemical Substances; ELN (ELINCS) - European List of Notified Chemical
Substances; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air
Transport Association; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IBC Code International Bulk Chemical Code; Kow - Octanol/water partition coefficient; LEL - Lower
Explosive Limit; LOLI - List Of LIsts™ - ChemADVISOR's Regulatory Database; MAK Maximum Concentration Value in the Workplace; MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits; NTP =National Toxicology Program; REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restrictionof Chemicals; RID - European Rail Transport; STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit;
TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper Explosive Limit
Other Information
This information is furnished without warranty, express or implied, except that it is accurate to
the best knowledge of Mimaki Engineering Corporation.
It relates only to the specific material designated herein, and does not relate to use incombination with any other material or process.
Mimaki Engineering Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon thisinformation.

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