To: Judy Kleiman/R5/USEPA/US@EPA 

cc: Donald Spitler <dspitler@owossographic.com >, 

cbuiocchi@owossographic.com , cellenberg@owossographic.com , 

jhvoight@owossographic.com , jholden@owossographic.com , 

kathywilson@owossographic.com 

Subject: Analytical Plan for delisting at Owosso Graphic Arts 

Terri Zick 

<tzick@cti-assoc.com 

> 

04/01/04 11:03 AM 

Ms. KleimanI would like to give you advanced notice that you will be receiving a proposed analytical plan for an 

upcoming delisting petition of a F006 waste stream at Owosso Graphic Arts, Owosso, MI via Federal 

Express on April 2, 2004. The analytical plan has been prepared in response to a telephone conversation 

between you and I in which you indicated that analytical approaches are being evaluated on a 

case-by-case basis until EPA de-listing guidance has been updated. 

We look forward to speaking with you regarding this plan and the petition. Please do not hesitate to 

contact me at any time with questions regarding the package. 

Thank you 

Terri Zick, CHMM 

CTI & Associates, Inc. 

12482 Emerson Drive 

Brighton, MI 48116 

248-486-5090 x 232 

313-300-7401 
CTI and Associates, Inc. 

12482 Emerson Drive; Brighton, MI 48116 

Tel: 248.486.5100 Fax: 248.486.5050 

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL 

Date: April 1, 2004 

Project No.: 38010068 

To: Ms. Judy Kleiman 

US Environmental Protection Agency 

Region 5 

Chicago, IL 

Re: Analytical plan for Owosso Graphic Arts 

Included is the following information: 

El Original Document 

❑ Copy of Document 

❑ Plans 

❑ Other 

This is transmitted: 

❑ For your approval 

❑ For your use 

As requested 

Z For review 

COPIES DATE DESCRIPTION 

1 4/1/04 Analytical plan for F006 Delisting; Owosso Graphic Arts 

COMMENTS: 

COPIES TO: Jack Schinderle, MDEQ; Don Spitler, Owosso Graphic Arts 

SIGNED 

Terri Zick 

Industrial Services Manager 

Document3 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

I Analytical Plan 

II Appendix A 

Waste Determination 

III Appendix B 

Magnesium MSDS 

Magnesium Coating MSDS 

Gum Arabic MSDS 

Mag-o-zo Detergent MSDS 
ANALYTICAL PLAN 
PROPOSED SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL PLAN 

F006 WASTEWATER TREATMENT SLUGE 

Owosso Graphic Arts 

Owosso, MI 

March 31, 2004 

I. Introduction 

Owosso Graphic Arts (OGA) is submitting this proposed analytical approach for review 

and comment to Region 5 Environmental Protection Agency at the request of Judy 

Kleiman. The intent of this document is to describe the rationale for the sampling and 

analysis plan that is intended to substantiate a petition for de-listing of the F006 

wastewater treatment sludge generated at the OGA facility in Owosso, Michigan 

(Appendix A). 

II. Process Overview 

Owosso Graphic Arts conducts chemical etching of magnesium plates to produce 

photoengraved dies for the printing and foil stamping industries. Nitric acid is used to 

etch the surface of magnesium plates to create the contoured die surface. 

When the nitric acid is no longer capable of etching the magnesium surface it is 

transferred through hard piping to a wastewater treatment system for neutralization and 

ultimately discharged to a publically owned treatment works (POTW) under the Clean 

Water Act. 

The neutralization of the etchant (nitric acid) generates an inorganic calcium based 

precipitate. This precipitate is dewatered using a filter press designed to remove free 

liquids. The resulting dewatered filter cake exits the wastewater treatment system and is 

collected in totes beneath the press. 

As neutralization is conducted on a batch basis, filter cake is also generated as a batch 

rather than continuously. Approximately 0.25 yards of filter cake are generated from the 

treatment of each batch of wastewater. 

A schematic of the neutralization system as designed by Systems Integration is provided 

in Figure 1. Photographic details of the existing wastewater treatment (neutralization) 

system at the Owosso Graphic Arts facility are provided in figures 2 through 5. 


■I.,.-.- 
Proposed Analytical Plan 

4/1/2004 

III. Process Details 

Substrate materials 

Magnesium is the exclusive substrate metal used in the above described etching process. 

Magnesium sheets are purchased from Magnesium Elektron North America. The alloy 

consists of magnesium, aluminum and zinc. A material safety data sheet for the 

magnesium sheets is provided in appendix B. 

The magnesium sheets are treated by the manufacturer with a red coating to protect the 

plates during handling and etching. The primary component of the protective coating is 

2-Ethoxyethyl acetate (64%). The MSDS for this material is provided in Appendix B. 

The magnesium sheets are further protected during handling through the application of a 

14% solution of Gum Arabic (Appendix B). 

Etchant 

A solution containing nitric acid (pH <1.0) is used to etch the surface of the magnesium 

to create the die. The 67% nitric acid is delivered in bulk and stored in an aboveground 

product tank on the exterior of the building. No cross contamination of the acid is 

possible due to the fact that the tank is exclusively piped to supply acid to the etching 

process. 

The etching solution is comprised of 20% nitric acid (described above), 5% detergent and 

75% water. The MSDS for the detergent product used in the etching solution is provided 

in Appendix B. 

Once used, the nitric acid is piped to a dedicated tank (figure 2) to await wastewater 

treatment. As no other systems are connected to the nitric acid storage tank, there is no 

potential for cross-contamination of the used acid. 

Neutralization 

A 50% Sodium hydroxide solution (diluted with 2,000 gallons of water) is used to 

neutralize the used nitric acid to a pH between 7.5 and 9.0 prior to discharge to the 

Owosso Sewage Treatment Plant. The sodium hydroxide is stored in an aboveground 

storage tank (figure 3). There is no other potential source of cross-contamination of the 

sodium hydroxide. 
Proposed Analytical Plan 

4/1/2004 

Neutralization is conducted in a batch tank (figure 4) by combining metered amounts of 

the nitric acid and sodium hydroxide solutions. 

De-watering 

When the treatment batch has been neutralized to an acceptable pH, the wastewater is 

discharged to the City of Owosso Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The WWTP 

staff periodically collects and analyzes effluent samples to confirm compliance with 

discharge requirements. 

The saturated precipitate that is formed during neutralization is transferred through hard 

piping to the filter press for de-watering. The de-watered filter "cake" is collected in two 

gondolas beneath the press. The gondolas are subsequently emptied into a lined roll-off 

container for storage prior to disposal. 

Filter maintenance 

Periodically, the press filters require cleaning to remove accumulated wastewater 

treatment sludge. The manufacturer recommends that either of the following methods be 

utilized for cleaning the filters: 

1. Power washing 

The filters may be power washed to remove deposits of filter cake that collect in 

the filters. This is the method currently in use at Owosso Graphic Arts. The 

operational considerations of containerizing the washwater and disposal cost of 

washwater as a F006 waste have caused Owosso Graphic Arts to consider other 

practical options for routine maintenance of the filters. 

2. Closed-loop acid wash 

OGA is currently evaluating the potential for installing a closed-loop acid 

cleaning process for the press filters. Once the filter cake is emptied from the 

press into the gondolas (as described above), a 10 % solution of muriatic acid is 

flushed through the press to dissolve the precipitate residue remaining on the 

filters. 

Once the cleaning process is complete, the muriatic acid solution is returned 

through hard piping to the neutralization process for pH adjustment in conjunction 

with the nitric acid used in the etching process. A conceptual schematic is 

provided in Figure 6 below: 
Figure 6: Potential future filter cleaning schematic 

IV. Sampling and Analytical Approach 

Historic analytical 

Analytical data exists for discrete samples collected in 1997 and 2001 respectively. This 

data will be submitted in conjunction with sampling and analytical results as described 

below. 

Temporal sampling considerations 

Waste has been collected and staged in roll-off containers.at the `facility since June, 2003. 

A total of approximately 50 cubic yards of material is stored in five f boxes on 

site awaiting disposal. This material represents waste generated over a period of 

approximately 10 ,months, Sampling and analysis of the staged material provides an 

excellent opportunity to explore the potential for temporal variability. 

The waste containers are staged in a fenced area with each box being securely covered to 

protect the material from weather conditions such as rain and snow. Storage of the 

material is not expected to alter the character of the waste, with the possible exception of 

diminished moisture content. 
Proposed Analytical Plan 

4/1/2004 

Owosso Graphic Arts has collected ten (10) discrete samples from each of the five (5) 

containers at the site as well as a sample of waste directly from the filter press. These 

samples represent the character of the waste generated throughout approximately 20 press 

cycles (filter cake is removed from the press approximately every two weeks). A total of 

11 samples have been collected to represent the waste generated since June, 2003 

Spatial sampling considerations 

Each roll-off container contains approximately nine (9) cubic yards of waste material. 

Two samples have been collected from each roll-off container with sample locations near 

opposing ends of the containers. 

A composite will be generated from the ten (10) discrete samples of the staged material 

resulting in five (5) total samples representing the staged material. One (1) discrete 

sample of material has been collected directly from the filter press in addition to the 

samples obtained from the staged waste. 

Analytical parameters and methods 

A total of six (6) samples as described above will be submitted to a qualified laboratory 

to be analyzed for the parameters outlined below. 

Parameter Method 

Detection / 

Quantitation 

Limits 

TCLP 

extraction 

Universal 

Treatment 

Standards 

40 CFR 268.48 

Cadmium 

Chromium 

Total Cyanide 

Amenable Cyanide 

Lead 

Nickel 

Silver 

6020* *

6020* *

9010b* 

9010b* 

6020* 

6020* 

6020* * 

<0.1 mg/1 

<0.5 mg/1 

<500 mg/kg 

<30 mg/kg 

<0.5 mg/1 

<10 mg/1 

<0.1 mg/1 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

0.11 mg/1 

0.6 mg/1 

590 mg/kg 

30 mg/kg 

0.75 mg/1 

11.0 mg/1 

0.14 mg/1 

* other suitable SW846 method may be substituted 

Figure 7: Analytical parameters 
Proposed Analytical Plan 

4/1/2004 

With EPA concurrence, Owosso Graphic Arts will proceed with analysis of the samples 

as outlined above. Subsequently, a petition for de-listing the site specific wastewater 

treatment sludge will be prepared and submitted for EPA review. 

Reference Documents 

RCRA Waste Sampling, Draft Technical Reference, EPA 530-D-02-002, 2002 

Index to EPA Test methods, EPA Region New England Region I Library, 2001 

SW846; EPA Method 6020 
APPENDIX A 

Waste Determination 
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 

Tern Zick, CHMM 

CT! & Associates, Inc. 

12482 Emerson Drive 

Brighton, MI 48116 

Dear Ms. Zick: 

FEB 1 2 2004 OFFICE OF 

SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY 

RESPONSE 

Thank you for your e-mail of September 9, 2003, to James Michael of the Environmental 

Protection Age PA) in which you ask for a regulatory clarification regarding the eetching

applicability of the F006 classification to wastes generated from the chemical etclng of 

magnesium. 

In your e-mail, you stated that you believe the wastes generated from the chemical etching 

of magnesium fall outside the definition of the F006 listing. You base this view on the fact that 

the chemical etching does not occur on a common or precious metal as defined in the listing 

background document (11/14/80) and the development document for proposed and existing 

source pretreatment standards for the electroplating industry (EPA, 2/78). 

The applicability of a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste 

listing is determined in the first instance by the regulatory language. The F006 listing covers 

wastewater treatment sludges from certain electroplating operations. The listing applies to 

chemical etching, among other activities, and only excludes the chemical etching of aluminum. 

Magnesium etching is not excluded from the F006 listing. In a December 2, 1986, Federal 

Register notice, EPA further interpreted the F006 language to apply to "common and precious 

metals," but this istatesly in certain instances, and did not affect chemical 

etching. Specifically, EPA's interpretative rule at 51 FR 43351 (December 2, 1986) 2*A.ttes,states "The 

F006 listing is (and always has been) therefore, inclusive of wastewater treatment sludges from 

only the following processes: (1) Common and precious metals electroplating, except tin, zinc 

(segregated basis), aluminum, and zinc-aluminum plating on carbon steel; (2) anodizing, except 

sulfuric acid anodizing of aluminum; (3) chemical etching and milling, except when performed 

on aluminum; and (4) cleaning and shipping, except when associated with tin, zinc, and 

aluminum plating on carbon steel." Thus, while the scope of electroplating processes is limited 

to common and precious metals with the exceptions as noted above, there are no such limitations 

for the remaining processes (anodizing, chemical etching and milling, and cleaning and 

stripping). Therefore, there is no exception for specific metal types from the listing for any of the 

remaining processes. Thus, wastewater treatment sludges generated from chemical etching of 

magnesium are subject to the F006 listing. 

Recycled/Recyclable • Printed with Vegetable Oil Based Inks on 100% Recycled Paper (20% Postconsumer) 
We appreciate your concern that the background listing document didn't specifically 

mention the chemical etching of magnesium. However, EPA's listings are defined by the 

regulatory language, and background documents don't necessarily catalogue every waste material 

that fits within that definition. In those situations where processes aren't specifically mentioned, 

EPA follows the straight reading of the regulations. 

You indicated that analysis of the wastewater treatment sludge does not show the 

constituents of concern for the F006 listing. if you believe that the wastewater treatment sludge 

does not contain any of the constituents of concern for the F006 listing, you may be eligible for a 

"delisting." Delisting is the procedure by which you can remove a waste from a hazardous waste 

listing. Since the State of Michigan is not authorized to make delisting decisions, you will need 

to work with EPA Region 5 if you wish to explore this option. The Regional contact for 

delisting is Judy Kleiman. Judy can be reached at (312) 886-1482. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact James Michael of my staff at (703) 

308-8610. 

cc: James Michael, HWID, OSW 

Judy Kleiman, Region 5, USEPA 

Jack Schinderle, Michigan DEQ 
APPENDIX B 

Magnesium MSDS 
13mg/m3-4 

15 mgim3 OSHA TWA 

15 mgim3 OSHA TWA 

5 m42/m3 OSHA TWA 

1314-13-2 5 mglm3 OSHA TWA 

7429-90-5 

MATE IAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 

Magnesium Elektron North America, Incorporated / 1001 College Street / Madison, IL 62060 

PRODUCT NAME: PRC Magnesium Photoengraving Sheet 

1. C EMICAL PRODUCT A 0 CO PAM' IDENTIFI ATION 

Product Name: Red Top PE Sheets, Solvent Developable PE Sheets 

Generic Name: Metal alloy 

Chemical Family: Light metals 

Responsible Party: Environmental Engineering 

Magnesium Elektron North America, Inc. 

P.O. Box 258 

Madison, IL 62060-0258 

For further information call 8am-4pm Central Time, Mon-Fri: (618) 452-5190 

24 Hour Emergency Telephone Number (Chemtrec) 1-800-424-9300 

2. CO P INF • - TI N ON NGREDIE T 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS 

Base Metal Composition 

(Exposure values only applicable if generated) 

MagnesiuAluminum metal (as Al) 

Total particulate 

Nurnjormimet40,,:(arkA0:: 

Total dust 

Respirable fBackcoat 

Zinc oxide fume 0-0.8% 

E3ackcoat Composition 

None Identified 

PRC Coating Composition 

None Identi1309-48-4 

3. HAZARDmg/m3NTIFICATION 

CAmg/m3 EXPOSURE GUImg/m3S 

Limits Agency Type 

Potential Health Effects: 

Based on available data, repeated exposures are not anticipated to cause any significant 

adverse effects. 

Eye: Mechanical injury only. Metal dust or fume may be dangerous to eye and 

surrounding tissue. 

Skin: Mechanical injury only. Molten material may bum skin. 
Inhalation: Dust may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. 

Ingestion: Ingestion is unlikely due to physical state. If dusts are produced, amounts 

ingested incidental to industrial handling are not likely to produce injury, however, 

Ingestion of larger amounts could cause serious injury, even death, because the acute 

oral toxicity of magnesium is considered moderate. 

Signs and Symptoms: N/A 

Cancer: Not a listed carcinogen. 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES: 

Eye: Irrigate immediately with water for at least 5 minutes. If mechanical injury results, 

consult a physician or qualified person. 

Skin: Wash off dust in flowing water or shower. If mechanical injury results, consult a 

physician or qualified person. 

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air if dust inhalation effects occur, Consult medical 

personnel Note to Physician — No specific antidote for dust inhalation. Supportive 

care. Treatment based on judgement of the physician in response to reactions of the 

patient. 

Ingestion: Induce vomiting if large amounts of dust are ingested. Consult medical 

personnel. 

5 FIRE F IN MEAS RES: 

Flammable Properties: 

Flash Point: None 

Melting Point: Approximately 875°F (468°C) to 1160°F (627°C) 

Boiling Point Not Determined 

LEL/UEL: Not Applicable 

NFPA HAZARD CLASS:, Health: 

Flammability *I 

Reactivity 0 

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When heated in air to a temperature near its melting 

point, magnesium alloys ignite and bum with a white flame. Use of water on molten or burning 

magnesium will 'produce hydrogen gas and may cause an explosion. 

Extinguishing Media: Smother burning magnesium by covering with an extinguishing powder 

approved for use on magnesium fires, such as 01, METL-X, etc. Consult National Fire 

Protection Association standards for other extinguishing media which may be applicable to 

certain operations such as foundries or heat-treat furnaces. 
Fire Fighting Instructions: Fire Fighting Equipment Wear positive pressure self-contained 

breathing apparatus. 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEA E MEA URES: 

Actions to be taken for spills/leaks: clean off and reuse. 

7. HANDLI TORA E: 

Handling: Practice reasonable care in handling magnesium and magnesium alloy 

product forms to avoid product damage and/or personal injury. If operations involving 

this product, such as machining, produce fines, such as dust, powder, chips, or turnings, 

proper measures should be taken to prevent dust clouds around these operations. 

These fines should be collected frequently and should be stored and disposed of in 

accordance with National Fire Protection Agency guidelines. If these fines should 

become ignited, they can be extinguished using procedures described in this document. 

Storage: Store product in dry location. Wet, moist or high humidity storage conditions 

will lead to corrosion of the product. Store away from other combustibles. See National 

Fire Protection Association Bulletin NFPA 480, "Storage, Handling and Processing of 

Magnesium Solids and Powders', for detailed storage information. 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL$ AND PERSONAL PROTECTION: 

Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions. Loca 

exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations. 

Personal Protective Equipment: 

Respiratory: In dusty atmospheres, use an approved dust respirator. 

Skin: No precautions other than clean, long-sleeved body-covering clothing 

should be needed. 

Eye: Use safety glasses. If dust of fume causes discomfort, use chemical 

goggles. 

Face: Use face shield/welding hood as appropriate. 

Other Protective Equipment: Flame retardant clothing should be used when 

handling in molten state. 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 

Flash Point: None 

Flammable/Explosive Limits: LEL/UEL — Not applicable 

Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable 

Melting Point Approximately 875°F (468°C) to 1160°F (627°C) 

Boiling Point: Not Determined 

Appearance: Silver Solid 

Odor None 

pH: Not applicable 

Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable 

Vapor Density: Not Applicable 
Solubility in Water: Not Applicable 

Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.78-1.81 

10. TABILI AN R TIV TY: 

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal handling conditions. 

Conditions to Avoid: Build ups of finely divided magnesium metal. Exposure to 

excessively high temperatures, and open flame. 

incompatible Materials: Acid. Reacts with acid to form hydrogen gas. In finely divided 

form, will react with water or acids to release hydrogen. 

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None under normal use or storage' . See 

incompatibility statement and fire and explosion hazard data for special situations. 

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 

ii TOXICOLOGICAL, INFORMATION: 

Carcinogenity: Does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens (IARC, NTP, 

OSHA) 

12. DI PO AL CO IDE R TI. N 

Reclaim or recycle as much metal as possible. Dispose of waste in accordance with local, 

state, and federal regulations. 

13 TRAM P RTA N INFORM TION: 

This product is not classified as U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Material, for 

road, rail, sea or air transport (no UN number required). However, by products from further 

processing may be listed in 49 CFR 172. 

14. RE — •- •- TON: 

This product may contain the following toxic chemical(s) subject to reporting under section 313 

of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986(Title III of SARA) and of 

40 CFR 372: 

Aluminum (dust or fume) CAS# 7429-90-5 

Zinc (dust or fume) CS# 7440-66-6 

16. •D ISCLAIM 0 EXP D AND IMPLIED WARRA TI 

09/2612003 

The information set forth herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Magnesium Elektron North Ameri ca, 

Inc ('MENA") has presented the information in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof. 

MENA makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. It is the end user's responsibility to 

determine suitability foMSDSeir purposes. 

MDeLormeeaer: RickRDALRnne 

• 
Red-Top Protective Coating MSDS 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA. SHEET 

Magnesium Elektron North America 1001 College St. Madison, IL 62060 8/13/2003 

PRODUCT NAME: PRC RedTop 

I. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION. 

Product Name: PRC RedTop 

Generic Name: Red Resist 

Responsible Party: Environmental Engineering 

Magnesium Elektron North Amedca 

P.O. Box 258 

Madison, IL 62060-0258 

For further information call 8am•4pm Central Time, Mon-Fri: (618) 452-5190 

24 Hour Emergency Telephone Number (Chemtrec) 1-800-424-9300 

2. OMPOSITION / INFORMATION N IN REDIENTS 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENT AS# POSURE GUIDELIN S 

Ethyoxyethyl acetate 64% 111-15-9 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: 

Potential Health Effects: 

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: May aggravate asthma, 

existing pulmonary disease and dermatitis. 

Eye: Causes irritation seen as excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva 

(the mucous membranes lining the eyelids and covering the front part of the 

eyeball). 

Skin: Causes irritation with discomfort, local- redness and possible swelling. 

Absorption: Prolonged or widespread contact with skin may lead to absorption or 

harmful amounts of material with accompanying signs and symptoms of toxicity 

as described for ingestion. 

Inhalation: Vapor causes irritation to the eyes, nose and respiratory tract. 

Overexposure may cause headache, nausea, and vomiting. Vapors have an 

objectionable odor. 

Limits 

100ppm 

540 mgim3 

 5 ppm 

27 mg/m' 

Agency Tvixt 

PEL 

PEL 

TLV 

TLV 

Ingestion: May cause headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and weakness. 

Possible kidney damage may resumg/m3om ingestimg/m3 large qTypeties of material. 
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Repeated overexposure at high 

concentrations (greater than 400 ppm) of 2-ethoxyethyl acetate may cause injury 

to bone marrow and blood cells, kidney liver and testes. 

Other Health Hazards: In laboratory inhalation studies, birth defects, increased 

fetal lethality, and delayed fetal development have been observed in offspring of 

female animals exposed to 2-ethoxyehthyl acetate during pregnancy, with an 

apparent threshold response level approaching 400 ppm concentration in the air. 

Skin contact may cause sensitization and an allergic reaction. 

4. FIRST AID EA URES: 

Eye: Immediately flush with water and continue washing for several minutes. 

Obtain medical attention. 

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with water. 

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If 

breathing is difficult, qualified personnel may give oxygen. Obtain medical 

attention. 

Ingestion: If patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of water. Induce 

vomiting. Obtain medical attention. 

Notes to Physician: There is no specific antidote. Treatment of overexposure 

should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the 

patient. 

5. FIRE FIGHTIN MEA URES: 

Flammable Properties: 

Flash Point: 120° F = 51.7* C (Pensky-martens Closed Cup) 

Flammable Limits in Air, % by Volume: 

Lower Not Determined 

Higher Not Determined 

Extinguing Media: 

Apply alcohol type or all-purpose type foam by manufacturers recommended 

techniques for large fires; Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical metal for small 

fires. 

Special Firefighing Procedures; 

Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective 

clothing. Cool fire exposed containers with water. 

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: 

None. 

HMIS Retina: 

Health 1 

Flammability 2 

Reactivity 0 
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE • 

Spills: Spill personnel should wear protective equipment, avoid contact with liquid and 

vapors. Collect for disposal. A portion of this product is insoluble in water; avoid 

discharge to sewers or natural waters. 

Disposal: Burn in an EPA licensed incinerator or dispose through a licensed waste 

disposal service with incineration or fuel blending/fuel burning capability. Follow 

Federal, State and local regulations. 

7. HANDLING AND ST RAGE: 

Handling: No special handling required. 

Storage: Store tightly closed containers in a well-ventilated area from sources of 

heat, and flame. 

Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Warning! Harmful if inhaled or 

absorbed through skin . Causes eye and skin irritation. ,, May cause allergic skin 

reaction. Combustible. Can cause damage to blood-forming tissues. May 

cause damage to testes. Causes dizziness and drowsiness. May cause 

damage to liver and kidney. In laboratory animal studies, birth defects and 

adverse effects on pregnancy have been observed with 2-ethoxyethyl acetate. 

Avoid breathing vapors. Do not get in eyes, on skin on clothing. Accidental 

contact should be washed away immediately. 

Other Precautions: Warning. Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or 

mists from process equipment operating at elevated temperatures and pressure 

or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, may result in ignitions without 

the presence of obvious ignition sources. Published "autoignition" or Ignition' 

temperature values cannot be treated as safe operating temperatures in 

chemical processes without analysis of the actual process conditions. Any use of 

this product in elevated temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated 

to establish and maintain safe operating conditions. 

8. EXPOSURE C L AND E SONAL PROTECTI N: 

Engineering Controls: 

Personal Protective Equipment: 

Respiratory: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator (self-contained) in 

high vapor concentrations. 

Ventilation: This product should be confined within closed equipment, in 

which case, general (mechanical) ventilation is expected to be adequate. 

Special ventilation is needed at points where vapors can be expected to 

escape to the workplace air. 

Skin: Butyl 

Eye: Monogoggles. 

Face: N/A 
U. T 

• Other Protective Equipment: Rubber aprons/clothing. Eye wash, safety 

shower. 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: 

Appearance and Odor: Opaque red liquid with characteristic odor 

Boiling Point, 760 mm Hg: 318°F (159°C) 

Specific Gravity (H20 =1) 1.04 + 0.01 

Vapor Density (air = 1): >4 

pH: N/A 

Vapor Pressure: greater than 2 mm 

Solubility in Water. <1% 

Percent Volatile by Weight: 71% 

Freezing Point -43.6 °F °C) 

Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate = 1): <1 

19. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: 

• Chemical Stability: Stable 

Conditions to Avoid: None. 

Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers 

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide 

and/or carbon dioxide. 

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 

Ii. TOXICOLOGICAL F R ATION: 

This product does contain chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. 

12 REG LAT RY IN OR 

Constituents do require 40 CFR 372 for SARA 313 reporting. 

Glycol ether category N/A 61.4 

13. DI IMER F EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED W RRA T1 8: 

8/1312003 

The information set forth herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. MEL has presented the 

information in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date hereof. MEL makes no representation 

as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. It is the end users responsibility to determine suitability for 

their purposes. 

MSDS Preparer: Rick Delorme 

• 
Gum Arabic MSDS 
FROM : PRINTERS RESOURCE PHUNL NU. ele .C., 

03/04/1999 Material ,Saiety.Dats Sheet 60 Page 1 of 3 

• GRAPHIORTS'SPECIALTIES, INC. 

E TION - MAN F CTURER INF NTISANI 

MANUF/DIST: GRAPHIC ARTS SPECIALTIES, INC. EMERGENCY PHONE: 800-424-9300 

ADDRESS: 1630 N. Kingsbury St. PREPARATION/REVISION DATE: 02/02/1999 

CITY, STATE, ZIP: Chicago, IL 60614-4811 

PREPARER/CONTACT: AJG 

TRADE NAMEISYNON'YNIS: 

CHEMICAL FAMILY: 

VOLATILE ORGANIC MATERIAL 

VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg ©20°C)- 

GUM MARC 14 SE, 

NOT APPLICABLE 

V.O.M. 0 LBS/GAL 

N/A 

LIMARDOLAM SJr.M,(HMJSI 

HEALTH: 0 

FLAMMABILITY: 0 

REACTIVITY: 0 

PROTECTION: 13 

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: NO 

CHEMICAL NAME/COMMON NAME: CAS NUMBER PEL-OSHA TLV-ACGIH 

NIA N/A N/A N/A 

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CARCINOGENS (NTP, IARC, OSHA): NO 

CHEMICAL NAME/COMMON NAME: CAS NUMBER 34 NTP IARC OSHA 

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 

SECTiO 3- 

HEALTH EFFECTS (ACUTE & CHRONIC): 

N/A 

PRIMARY ROUTES or ENTRY: 

ingestion, eye and skin contact. 

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: 

Vapors may irritate eye, flush with copius amounts of water. Contact with skin may cause reddening, wash welt with 

water. Induce vomiting if ingested. 
INUV. r. 

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BOILING POINT (INIT. °F): 212 SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER=1): 1.1069 

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%): >70 

pH: N/A EVAPORATION RATE: ( Ether =1): Long 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 

Complete 

APPEARANCE AND ODOR INFORMATION: 

Amber viscous with mild odor. 

ECTION 5 - PHYSICAL HAZARD DATA 

FLASH POINT (Method Used) None 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: 

N/A 

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: 

N/A 

- UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: 

N/A 

INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid): 

Strong oxidizing agents. 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: 

Carbon monoxide and Carbon dioxide, 

CONDITIONS TO AVOID FOR STABILITY: 

Strong oxidizing agents. 

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Lel= N/A UEL N/A 

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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: 

Mop or wipe up and dispose of In DOT approved waste containers. 

WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS: 

Comply with all applicable government regulations. 

SEQT101,1 7- EXPOSURE CONTROL INFQ,MATION 

VENTILATION: 

LOCAL EXHAUST: Acceptable MECHANICAL (General): Acceptable 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: 

None 
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES: 

Wear gioves, apron & footwear impervious to this material 

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

Wear OSHA standard goggles or face shield, 

HYGIENIC PRACTICES: 

Avoid personal contact. 

‘a). K:R.aSEMAI._.eIRFSALL_ ,1 IONS, 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: f 

Store in containers provided by manufacturer. For bulk quantities, store in lined stainless steel or reinforced plastic tanks. 

Product has low vapor pressure and can be vented to atmosphere. 

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS: 

Keep area dear of any spills. 

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: 

None 

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 

None 

Key to Abbreviations: N/A=Not Applicable 

bisci_Aimerz: The informab'on on this Data Sheet represents our current data and best opinion as to the proper use and 

handling of this product under normal conditions. Any use of the product In combination with any other product Or any other 

process is the responsibility of the user.