MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LEXMARK 4227 SERIES PRINTER RIBBON:
P/N 13L0034
Revised Date: 05/03/01
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Rd.
Lexington, Kentucky 40550-1876 Information: 1-859-232-3000
Emergency: 1-859-232-3333


Lexmark has determined that Material Safety Data Sheets are not required for print
cartridges. For customer convenience, Lexmark provides product information in this
familiar format.
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Lexmark 4227 Series Printer Ribbon
Part Number:13L0034
Chemical Family: Inked Ribbon
Product Use: Lexmark 4227 and 4227 Plus Printer


SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

COMPONENT PERCENT CAS # OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(wt.)
Black Dye (1) (1)
15-25% 8005-02-5
Solvent Violet 8 (1) (1)
0-10% 52080-58-7
(1) (1)
Yellow Dye 0-10% 6358-36-7
5mg/m3 5mg/m3
Fatty Acid 65-75% 112-80-1
Nonyl Phenol 1-5 (1) (1)
84852-15-3
Nylon Substrate Not Applicable (1) (1)
32131-17-2

Note: (1) Specific workplace exposure limits have not been established.



SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

The following information is based on data obtained from testing of ink and on the characteristics
of component chemicals:

Primary Routes of Entry: Skin contact
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Ink stains on skin, skin irritation.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None known at intended levels of use.
Physical Hazards: None known at intended levels of use.




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LEXMARK 4227 SERIES PRINTER RIBBON:
P/N 13L0034

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:

Short Term Exposure -- No acute effects known or expected.
Inhalation:
Long Term Exposure -- No adverse chronic effects expected.
Short Term Exposure -- May cause skin irritation in sensitive
Skin Contact:
individuals.
Long Term Exposure -- No adverse chronic effects known or expected.
One component, present at trace levels, is a
skin sensitizer.
Short Term Exposure -- No acute effects known or expected.
Eye Contact:
Long Term Exposure -- No adverse chronic effects known or expected.
Short Term Exposure -- No acute effects known or expected.
Ingestion:
Long Term Exposure -- No adverse chronic effects expected.


SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: No acute or chronic effects known or expected.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Should irritation occur, seek medical
attention.
Eye Contact: Flush immediately with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses and continue
flushing for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention if ribbon is swallowed. Contact physician or poison center.
Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a physician or poison center.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: Not applicable Autoignition: Not applicable
Extinguishing Media: CO2 , dry chemical, or foam.
Firefighting: NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus may be required. Treat as oil
fire.
Fire and Explosion Hazard: No unusual fire and explosion hazards are known for this product.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Occupational Spill: Not applicable for this type of product.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ventilation: None required for intended use in printer.
Eye Protection: None required for intended use in printer.
Protective Clothing: None required for intended use in printer.
Gloves: None required for intended use in printer.



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LEXMARK 4227 SERIES PRINTER RIBBON:
P/N 13L0034


SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Black ink on nylon substrate with faint odor
Description:
No Not Applicable
Pressurized: pH:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Freezing Point: Specific Gravity:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Melting Point: Water Solubility:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Evaporation Rate % Volatiles:
(Butylacetate = 1)
Not Applicable
Boiling Point:



SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: None known.
Incompatibilities: None known.
Hazardous Decomposition: Oxides of carbon, acid gases, low molecular weight
organics.
Hazardous Polymerization: This product will not polymerize.

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity: Not expected to be acutely toxic.
Chronic Toxicity: Not expected to be chronically toxic.

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental impact rating (0-4): Not available
Acute Aquatic Toxicity: Not available
Degradability: Not available
Log Bioconcentration Factor (BCF): Not available
Log Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: Not available

SECTION 13 - WASTE DISPOSAL INFORMATION

This product is not a listed or hazardous waste in accordance with Federal Regulation 40
CFR Part 261 or the Code of California Regulations Title 22. If discarded in its
purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste either by listing or by
characteristic. However, under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to
determine at the time of disposal whether a material has been contaminated and should be
classified as a hazardous waste. Disposal is subject to local, state and federal regulations.




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P/N 13L0034

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

This product is not regulated as a hazardous material by the DOT.

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

All ingredients are registered under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) or under
polymer exemption.

One component, nonyl phenol, (CAS# 84852-15-3) requires export notification under the
Toxic Substances Control Act -TSCA 12(b).

All ingredients are registered or considered registered (polymers) under European
Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS/ELINCS).

All ingredients are registered or considered registered (polymers) under Canadian
Domestic Substances List (DSL/NDSL).

All ingredients are listed in Australian Inventory of Commercial Substances (AICS)
or registered in Australia.

This product contains trace quantities of aniline (CAS# 62-53-3) and Michler's ketone
(90-94-8) materials known to the State of California to cause cancer ?? California
Proposition 65.


SECTION 16 - OTHE
Disclaimer: Data are most current known to Lexmark at the time of preparation and are
believed to be accurate. No warranty as to their accuracy or completeness is expressed or
implied.




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LEXMARK 4227 SERIES PRINTER RIBBON:
P/N 13L0034



APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION: LEXMARK MSDS OR PRODUCT
INFORMATION SHEET

The attached document is the final draft of a new Lexmark MSDS. If the technical
information provided for this document is accurate and the attached document meets with
your general approval, please sign below and return to Environmental Health and Safety
761A/001-2. The final MSDS and supporting data will be included in the appropriate
Lexmark databases.



Signature Date Dept

1. PRODUCT ENGINEER _______________________ _________ ________

PRINT NAME _______________________

2. PRODUCT MANAGER _______________________ _________ ________

PRINT NAME _______________________

3. EH&S (Corporate) _______________________ _________ ________






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