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## Research and Development Ink Material Safety Data Sheet

HP Confidential

1.0 Product and Company Identification

1.1 Product identification

Polaris MICR-01 black ink for research and development

1.2 Company identification Hewlett-Packard Company

1000 NE Circle Blvd. Corvallis, OR 97330-4239

USA

1.3 Emergency telephone number

Hewlett-Packard Health Effects Line 1-800-457-4209 (USA and Canada) or Intl + 1-503-494-7199 (all other areas)

1.4 General information telephone number 1-412-378-0299 (toxicologist)

Hazard rating NFPA/HMIS

Health 1 Flammability 0 Instability/Reactivity 0 Special

2. Composition/Inform ation on Ingredients Component CAS No. % by we ight Workplace limits (PEL, TLV) Nanoparticles of metals confi dential <30.00 Not established 2-pyrrolidone 616-45-5 <15.00 Not established

Water 7732-18-5 >25 Not established

3. Potential Adverse Health Effects Primary Routes of Exposure Potential routes of overexposure to this product during R&D are skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapor s and/or aerosols.Research & Development Ink

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Acute Health Hazards

Complete toxicity data are not available for this formulation. Any potential hazards are presumed to be due to exposure to the components

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Nanoparticles of metals: Prolonged inhalation may cause lung inflammation.

2-pyrrolidone: Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. Inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion ma y result in nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Chronic Health Hazards

None known.

Carcinogenicity

This ink contains cobalt at approximately 4%, which is classified as IARC group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).

None of the other ingredients, equal to or greater than 0.1%, have been classified as carcinogens according to EU, MAK, IARC, ACGIH, NTP and OSHA criteria.

4. First Aid Measures

4.1 Emergency First Aid Procedures

Call the HEWLETT-PACKARD HEALTH EFFECTS LINE at 1-800-457-4209 (Intl + 1-503-494-7199 outsi de USA and Canada).

First aid for skin

Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap an d water. Clothing sh ould be laundered

before reuse. Seek medical atte ntion if skin irri tation persists

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First aid for eyes Immediately flush with large amounts of cl ean, lukewarm water (low pressure) for at least 15 minutes. Contact the medical depa rtment immediately while the flushing of eyes is being done. First aid for ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Contact a physi cian immediately and provide this MSDS.

First aid for inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If shortness of breath occurs or other symptoms persist, seek medical attention, Show ph ysician this MSDS, particularly section 2 on nanoparticulates of metals.

5. Fire Fighting Measures May emit harmful vapors when burned. Use standa rd personal protective equipment including respiratory protection.Research & Development Ink

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Flash point : > 300degrees F (>148 degrees) C Autoignition temperature : Not determined Extinguishing media : Water spra y, dry chemical, carbon dioxide,

foam Special fire fighting procedures : Sufficient to protect against nanoparticles of metals

Unusual fire and explosion hazards : Potential for airborne n anoparticles of metal/s.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Spill or Leak Procedure Wear gloves (rubber, nitrile, or latex) wh ile handling spills. Clean spilled area with absorbent materials and wash with soap and water. If necessary, workers cleaning up t he release may need to wear appropriate respiratory protection for prot ection against nanoparticles of metals. Gloves, faceshields and labcoats or the equivalent should be used to cover skin. Avoid contact with eyes or

skin.

7. Handling and Storage

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Storage temperature : 41o – 95 oF; 5o – 35 oC Shelf life : 1 year Handling and storage precautions : Keep container closed. Keep away from extreme heat. Wear gloves, goggles or face sh ields, and have a rms covered while handling the ink; avoid contac t with eyes and skin. Do not ingest. Keep out of the reach of children. Special sensitivity : Potential for nanoparticles of metals.

8. Exposure Control / Personal Protection Potential routes of overexposure to this product during R&D are skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapors and/or aerosols. Contact your Health and Safety Department for assistance with proper protective equipm ent – eye protection, gloves and skin protection, increased ventilation, and air ex haust units at the point of operation.

9. Physical and Chem ical Characteristics Appearance: black li quid Physical state : liquid at room temperature Boiling point: 205-208 degrees F; (93-97 degrees C). Specific gravity: 1.38-1.42 g.ml

pH: 7.5-8.0 Ink density: 1.42 Solubility in wa ter: soluble Va por density: (air=1.0) >1 Vapor pressure: not determined

10. ReactivityResearch & Development Ink

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Stability: Stable at recommended storage conditions Thermal decomposition products: Oxides of carbon; potential for release of nanoparticles of metals. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur

11. Toxicological Information

This formulation has not been tested for toxi cological effects and potential adverse effects are not fully known. Refer to Section 3 for potential health effe cts associated with individual components and

Section 4 for first aid measures.

12. Ecological Information

This formulation has not been tested for ecol ogical effects and potential adverse effects are not fully known.

13. Disposal Considerations Disposal instructions Avoid discharge into water courses or onto the ground. Dis posal must be in accordance with current applicable la ws and regulations, and material characteristics at time of disposal. Ensure collection and disposal with an appropriately licensed waste contractor. Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers may retain pr oduct residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.

14. Transportation Information:

General This product, as supplied, is not regulated

nor classified as a hazardous material/dangerous good by United States Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), European Road Regulations (ADR), European Rail Regulations (RID), or

International Maritime Organization (IMO).

IATA

Proper shipping name Not applicable

Hazard class Not applicable

Packaging exceptions None

Identification number (UN) None

Packing group Not applicable

15. Regulatory InformationResearch & Development Ink

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US TSCA inventory: May contain components not lis ted on the TSCA inventory.

These formulations cannot be distributed or processed for commercial purposes and may only be used under the supervision of a technically qualified individual who

understands the risks associated with the sample and ensures that proper precautionary

measures are taken when the sample is handled. US TSCA 12(b): Not applicable.

16. Other Information

DISCLAIMER: This Material Safety Data Sheet is provided without charge to customers of Hewlett-Packard Company. Data is t he most current known to Hewlett-Packard Company at the time of prepar ation of this MSDS and is believed to be accurate. It should not be construed as guaranteeing specif ic properties of the products as described or suitability for a particular application.