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HazCom/GHS – Substantially Similar Mixtures
HazCom2012(GHS) provides the capability to utilize one Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a range of ink formulations. OSHA Brief – Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheetsexcerpt …The concentration (exact percentages) of each ingredient must be specified except concentration ranges may be used in the following situations: A trade secret claim is made There is batch-to-batch variation, or The SDS is used for a group of substantially similar mixtures CFR 1910.1200 App. Dexcerpt…(b) The concentration (exact percentage) shall be specified unless a trade secret claim is made in accordance with paragraph (i) of §1910.1200 when there is batch-to-batch variability in the production of a mixture, or for a group of substantially similar mixtures
HazCom/GHS – Electronic SDS
The manufacturer must ensure that the downstream user has agreed to this type of information access, (“opt-in”). The manufacturer cannot require the downstream user to purchase new technology in order to obtain the SDS. The manufacturer must ensure that some positive and verifiable form of notification (such as a letter or email) is provided with all the information necessary to access the SDS(s). The manufacturer must ensure that some positive and verifiable form of notification is provided to ensure that the downstream user is aware when SDSs are updated. Electronic Distribution of SDS – OSHA Compliance Interpretation
Printing Inks Containing Carbon Black
Carbon Black Background In April of 1996 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Vol 96-3 classified carbon black as Group 2b possibly carcinogenic to humans The evidence of carcinogenicity leading to this classification was solely based on respiratory exposure to carbon black in dust and particulate form. Impact on Printing Ink Manufacturing Carbon black, used in its dry form in the printing ink manufacturing environment, must be managed as an IARC 2b carcinogen – utilizing appropriate engineer controls and personal protective equipment designed to prevent inhalation exposure. When IARC Monograph 93-6 was published the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) requested a formal interpretation from OSHA regarding the impact of this classification
NAPIM Executive Committee Issues Statement on Critical Nitrocellulose Supply Disruption
Due to accelerating geopolitical tension and increasing conflict across the globe, governments are significantly investing in their defense industries. Nitrocellulose (NC) is used in many military products as an explosive or propellant, however, NC is also used extensively in industrial applications, notably inks and varnishes. NC is produced in two types, ‘Energetic’ military-grade NC and ‘Industrial’ NC. The availability of industrial-grade NC has been further restricted by NC producers as government purchases of military-grade NC have been prioritized. NAPIM recognizes this is a global supply chain issue and may be disruptive to the North American market. Significant NC price increases have been seen across North America as NC production globally
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