Eye protection such as safety glasses with side shields is recommended. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying or irritation. The ink and isopropyl alcohol on the cleaning cloths and swabs used in some of these procedures can discolor or stain skin. Use neoprene or nitrile gloves when performing the cleaning procedures to prevent irritation and protect from staining. Dispose of cloths or cotton swabs properly, that is, in accordance with your national and local solid waste regulations and laws.
Isopropyl alcohol is flammable.
Be certain to dispose of cleaning materials in a safe manner. If cotton cloths or swabs are wadded and placed in a trash receptacle before they have dried, they can become a fire hazard because the isopropyl alcohol cannot evaporate completely. To avoid these conditions, it is recommended that you purchase a special disposal can with a lid made for this purpose. To follow the RMS chart below, first determine whether your printer is Low, Medium, or High Volume, according to the number of printing hours each day. MEK and acetone are examples of ketones.