MICR Safety Data Sheet

HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA SHEET for Magnetic Ink Character Recognition Transfer Ribbons

According to 91/155/EEC

Product: MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) Transfer Ribbons

1. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENTS

Columbia MICR ink formulae are a mixture of natural oils, synthetic resins and waxes, combined with iron oxide. Small traces of anti-oxidants and other inert materials are also present. Indelible and Fluorescent versions additionally contain small quantities of dyes and pigments. The mixture is coated onto a polyethylene base and is usually dispensed from inert plastic or cardboard cores.

2. POSSIBLE HAZARDS

If burnt, a decomposition gas containing carbon dioxide is produced as part of the decomposition products.

Under normal conditions, the ingredients may be considered harmless.

3. FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin contact: Wash with soap and water.

Eye contact: Wash with copious quantities of water.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately, and drink plenty of water.

4. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Combustion products contain carbon dioxide. Columbia MICR Ribbons are not considered to be normally flammable.

5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: After contact, wash skin with soap and water. Do not ingest.

Environmental disposal: Wipe or sweep up, and place waste and soiled material in bags for normal disposal

Special precautions: None necessary.

6. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: No special precautions necessary. Storage: Store away from excessive heat.

7. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protection equipment: None required. General safety measures: Wash after use with soap and water.

8. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form: Clean, dry plastic ribbon on a core. Colour: Black. Odour: Slight odour of resins and residual solvents.

Melting point: >100° Celsius. Flash point: >100° Celsius

Explosion hazard: None. Vapour pressure: N/A. Solubility in water: Immiscible

9. SOLUBILITY AND REACTIVITY

The product will melt and burn reluctantly in a flame.

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

There are no known dangers resulting from skin contact, eye contact, ingestion or long term exposure.

12. ECHOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Most of the ingredients will degrade naturally. The solids are practically insoluble in water and pose no danger to aquatic life.

13. REACH - EU REGISTRATION, EVALUATION AND AUTHORISATION OF CHEMICALS

None of the chemicals used in the manufacture of Columbia MICR Ribbon products are classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic), are environmentally hazardous or poisonous to aquatic life.

Columbia MICR coated film is considered to be a product conforming to REACH regulations and as such does not require registration.

14. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Columbia MICR Ribbons can be disposed of together with general refuse in a manner governed by local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

There are no known restrictions on any form of transport.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

On the basis of the information currently in our possession, the product poses no threat to persons or to the environment.

To the best of our current knowledge, the information above is accurate, and given in good faith.