Product Name: Acid Dye Ink Ac400 BlackSDS No. 037- W451841
First issue: 2017/01/19
Revised: 2019/09/26

Safety Data Sheets
1.

Identification

Product Name

: Acid Dye Ink Ac400 Black

Order No.

: AC400-K-2L

General Use: Ink jet printing ink

Product Description: Acid Dye Ink

SDS Number: 037-W451841

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[HCS Classification]
Physical Hazards
Flammable Liquids: Category Not classifiedHealth Hazards
Eye Damage / Irritation: Category 2ASensitization – Skin

: Category 1A

Toxic to Reproduction: Category 2

Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Category 2 (Kidny)(Single Exposure)Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Category 1 (kidney, liver, respiratory system)(Repeated Exposure)Environmental Hazards
Hazardous to the Aquatic: Category 3

Environment - Long Term Hazard
The above list does not include category being non-classifiable or not-applicable.
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Product Name: Acid Dye Ink Ac400 BlackSDS No. 037- W451841
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Safety Data Sheets[HCS Label Elements]
SymbolSignal Word
DangerHazard Statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Cause serious eye irritation.
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H371 May causes damage to organs (Kidny).
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (kidney, liver,respiratory system).
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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/vapors.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[Response]
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
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+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P314 Get medical advice/attention 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.
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/international
regulation (to be specified).
NFPA Rating (scale 0 – 4)
Health = 2
Flammability = 1
Instability = 0120Special =Page 2 of 12

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Product Name: Acid Dye Ink Ac400 BlackSDS No. 037- W451841
First issue: 2017/01/19
Revised: 2019/09/26

Composition / Information on IngredientsNo

Chemical Name

Wt%

CAS No.

1

Waterbalance7732-18-5

2

Proprietary Glycol

10-15Trade Secret3

Pigment (chrome and its compounds)

5-15

Trade Secret

4

Proprietary glycol ether

1-5Trade Secret5

Other additives<15

Trade Secret

6

Preservative<0.5

MixtureComponent Related Regulatory Information.
The chemical identity and/or percentage of composition is being withheld as a trade secret.
4.

First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable forbreathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feelunwell.

Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contactlenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation
persists, get medical advice/attention.

Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing
and wash before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical
advice/attention.

Ingestion: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.

Most Important Symptoms/Effects
Acute: May be harmful if swallowed. Causes mild skin irritation, eyeirritation, allergic skin reaction, kidney damage.

Delayed: allergic skin reaction, reproductive effects, kidney damage, liver
damage, respiratory system damage.

Indication of Immediate: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Medical Attention andSpecial Treatment
Needed, If Needed

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Product Name: Acid Dye Ink Ac400 BlackSDS No. 037- W451841
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Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable Properties: Not flammable.

Extinguishing Media: Regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, foam.

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

Media
Special Hazards Arising: Negligible fire hazard during intended use. Irritating and/or toxic

from the Chemical

fumes and gases may be emitted upon the product's decomposition.

Hazardous Combustion: Oxides of carbon.

Products
Fire Fighting Measures: Move material from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use
extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Do not scatterspilled material with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers
with water spray until well after the fire is out. Avoid inhalation ofmaterial or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low
areas.

Special Protective: Wear full protective fire fighting gear including self contained

Equipment andbreathing apparatus (SCBA) for protection against possible exposure.

Precautions for
Firefighters
6.

Accidental Release Measures

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

Protective Equipment
and Emergency
Procedures
Methods and Materials: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if

for Containment andpossible without 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.

Environmental: Avoid release to the environment.

Precautions
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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. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/clothing andeye/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminatedwork clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Conditions for Safe

: Store locked up.

Storage, including any

Further information on storage conditions: Store and handle in

Incompatibilities

accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in awell-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Keepseparated from incompatible substances.

Incompatible Materials: oxidizing materials, acids, combustible materials, bases, reducing
agents, metals, metal salts, halocarbons.

8.

Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Limit Values: Proprietary glycol ether (Trade Secret)
ACGIH: 10 ppm TWA inhalable fraction and vapor
Europe: 10 ppm TWA ; 67.5 mg/m3 TWA
15 ppm STEL ; 101.2 mg/m3 STELACGIH - Threshold: There are no biological limit values for any of this product's

Limit Values - Biologicalcomponents.

Exposure Indices (BEI)
Exposure Controls
Occupational Exposure Controls
Appropriate: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system.

Engineering Controls

Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.

Individual Protection Measures, such as Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection: Consult with a health and safety professional for specific respirators
appropriate for your use.

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Safety Data SheetsGlove: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.

Recommendations

9.

Eye /Face: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye

Protectionwash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.

Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance- Physical State: liquid- Color: blackOdor: faint odorpH

: 7 - 10 (20 °C )Boiling Point / Boiling Range: Not available

Melting Point / Melting Range: Not available

Decomposition Temperature: Not available

Flash Point: not flammable

Auto ignition temperature: Not available

Flammability (Solid, Gas)

: Not available

Explosive Properties: Not available

Oxidizing Properties: Not available

Upper / Lower Flammability or: Not available

Explosive Limits
Vapor Pressure: Not available

Specific Gravity: 1 - 1.1

Solubility: Not available

Water Solubility: soluble

Partition Coefficient (n-octanol / Water): Not available
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Viscosity: 3 - 10 mPa・s (20 °C )Vapor Density: Not available

Evaporation Rate

: Not available

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

Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.

Possibility of Hazardous: Will not polymerize.

Reactions
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid flames, sparks, and other sources of ignition. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat. Avoid contact with incompatible
materials.

Incompatible Materials: oxidizing materials, acids, combustible materials, bases, reducing
agents, metals, metal salts, halocarbons.

Hazardous: Oxides of carbon.

Decomposition
11. Toxicological Information
Information on Likely Routes of Exposure
Inhalation: irritation, reproductive effects, organ damage.

Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.

Skin Contact: mild irritation, allergic skin reaction.

Eye Contact: irritation

Acute and Chronic Toxicity
Component Analysis -: The components of this material have been reviewed in various

LD50/LC50

sources and the following selected endpoints are published.
Proprietary Glycol (Trade Secret)
Oral LD50 Rat 12565 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit 11890 mg/kg
Proprietary glycol ether (Trade Secret)
Oral LD50 Rat 5660 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit 2700 mg/kg
Product Toxicity Data (Acute Toxicity Estimate)
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Dermal > 2000 mg/kg
Inhalation – Vapor > 20 mg/L
Oral > 2000 mg/kg
Immediate Effects: May be harmful if swallowed, mild skin irritation, eye irritation,
allergic skin reaction, kidney damage.

Delayed Effects: allergic skin reaction, reproductive effects, kidney damage, liver
damage, respiratory system damage.

Irritation/Corrosivity: mild skin irritation, eye irritation.

Data
Respiratory: No information available for the product.

Sensitization
Dermal Sensitization: Available data characterizes components of this product as dermal
sensitization hazards.

Germ Cell: No information available for the product.

Mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity: No information available for the product.

Component: None of this product's components are listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP,

Carcinogenicity

DFG or OSHA.

Tumorigenic Data

: No information available for the product.

Reproductive Toxicity: Available data characterizes components of this product asreproductive hazards.

Specific Target Organ: kidneys.

Toxicity - Single
Exposure
Specific Target Organ: kidneys, liver, respiratory system.

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

Medical Conditions: kidney disorders, skin disorders and allergies.

Aggravated by Exposure
12. Ecological Information
Handling is noted because it might influence the environment when leaking and abandoning it.
Especially, note that the product doesn't flow directly to ground, the river, and the drain ditch.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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Component Analysis -: Proprietary Glycol (Trade Secret)

Aquatic Toxicity

Fish: LC50 96 h Pimephales promelas 75200 mg/L [flow-through ]Invertebrate: EC50 48 h Daphnia magna 84000 mg/L IUCLID
Proprietary glycol ether (Trade Secret)
Fish: LC50 96 h Lepomis macrochirus 1300 mg/L [static ]Algae: EC50 96 h Desmodesmus subspicatus >100 mg/L IUCLID

Persistence and: No information available for the product.

Degradability
Bioaccumulation: No information available for the product.

Mobility: No information available for the product.

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

Component Waste: The U.S. EPA has not published waste numbers for this product's

Numbers

components.

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: No Classification assigned.

International Bulk

: This material contains one or more of the following chemicals

Chemical Coderequired by the IBC Code to be identified as dangerous chemicals inbulk.

15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal: None of this products components are listed under SARA Sections

Regulations

302/304 (40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65),
CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4), TSCA 12(b), or require an OSHA process
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safety plan.
SARA Section 311/312: Reproductive Toxicity; Respiratory/Skin Sensitization; Serious Eye(40 CFR 370 Subparts B

Damage/Eye Irritation; Specific Target Organ Toxicity.

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

California Proposition

Component

CAS

CA

MA

MN

NJ

PA

Proprietary Glycol

Trade Secret

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

: Not listed under California Proposition 65.

65
Canada Regulations: Canadian WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List (IDL)
Components of this material have been checked against the
Canadian WHMIS Ingredients Disclosure List. The List is composed ofchemicals which must be identified on MSDSs if they are included in
products which meet WHMIS criteria specified in the Controlled
Products Regulations and are present above the threshold limits listedon the IDL.
Proprietary Glycol (Trade Secret): 1 %Proprietary glycol ether (Trade Secret): 1 %Component Analysis – Inventory
Pigment (chrome and its compounds) (Trade Secret)
US

Yes

CA

DSL

EU

EIN

AU

Yes

PH

Yes

JP

-

JP

-

KR

KECI

-

KR

KECI

-

KR - REACH

CN

NZ

MX

TW

ENCS

ISHL

Annex 1

Annex 2

CCA

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

KR - REACH

CN

NZ

MX

TW

Proprietary Glycol (Trade Secret)
US

Yes

CA

DSL

EU

EIN

AU

Yes

PH

Yes

JP

-

JP

-

KR

KECI

-

KR

KECI

-

ENCS

ISHL

Annex 1

Annex 2

CCA

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

KR - REACH

CN

NZ

MX

TW

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Proprietary glycol ether (Trade Secret)
US

Yes

CA

DSL

EU

EIN

AU

Yes

PH

Yes

JP

-

JP

-

KR

KECI

-

KR

KECI

-

ENCS

ISHL

Annex 1

Annex 2

CCA

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

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Preservative (Mixture)
US

Yes

CA

DSL

EU

EIN

AU

Yes

PH

Yes

JP

-

JP

-

KR

KECI

-

KR

KECI

-

KR - REACH

CN

NZ

MX

TW

ENCS

ISHL

Annex 1

Annex 2

CCA

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

KR - REACH

CN

NZ

MX

TW

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Other additives (Trade Secret)
US

Yes

CA

DSL

EU

No

AU

Yes

PH

Yes

JP

-

JP

-

KR

KECI

-

KR

KECI

-

ENCS

ISHL

Annex 1

Annex 2

CCA

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

16. Other Information
Key / Legend
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; ADR - European Road
Transport; AU - Australia; BOD - Biochemical Oxygen Demand; C - Celsius; CA - Canada;
CA/MA/MN/NJ/PA - California/Massachusetts/Minnesota/New Jersey/Pennsylvania*; CAS Chemical Abstracts Service; CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation,and Liability Act; CFR - Code of Federal Regulations (US); CLP - Classification, Labelling, andPackaging; CN - China; CPR - Controlled Products Regulations; DFG - Deutsche
Forschungsgemeinschaft; DOT - Department of Transportation; DSD - Dangerous SubstanceDirective; DSL - Domestic Substances List; EC – European Commission; EEC - European
Economic Community; EIN - European Inventory of (Existing Commercial Chemical Substances);
EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances; ENCS - Japan
Existing and New Chemical Substance Inventory; EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; EU European Union; F - Fahrenheit; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA International Air Transport Association; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IDL Ingredient Disclosure List; IDLH - Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health; IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods; ISHL - Japan Industrial Safety and Health Law;IUCLID - International Uniform Chemical Information Database; JP - Japan; Kow Octanol/water partition coefficient; KR KECI Annex 1 - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory(KECI) / Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL); KR KECI Annex 2 - Korea Existing Chemicals
Inventory (KECI) / Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) , KR - Korea; LD50/LC50 - Lethal
Dose/ Lethal Concentration; LEL - Lower Explosive Limit; LLV - Level Limit Value; LOLI - List
Of LIsts™ - ChemADVISOR’s Regulatory Database; MAK - Maximum Concentration Value in the
Workplace; MEL - Maximum Exposure Limits; MX – Mexico; NDSL – Non-Domestic Substance
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List (Canada); NFPA - National Fire Protection Agency; NIOSH - National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health; NJTSR - New Jersey Trade Secret Registry; NTP - National
Toxicology Program; NZ - New Zealand; OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
PEL- Permissible Exposure Limit; PH - Philippines; RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act; REACH- Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and restriction of Chemicals; RID European Rail Transport; SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; STEL Short-term Exposure Limit; TCCA – Korea Toxic Chemicals Control Act; TDG - Transportation ofDangerous Goods; TLV - Threshold Limit Value; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act; TW –Taiwan; TWA - Time Weighted Average; UEL - Upper Explosive Limit; UN/NA - United Nations/North American; US - United States; VLE - Exposure Limit Value (Mexico); WHMIS - Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada).
Disclaimer: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 in combination
with any other material or process.
Mimaki Engineering Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon thisinformation.

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