Ink characteristics

Material examples

Surface shape examples

What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?

This is a document that provides information regarding the characteristics and handling of chemical substances that may be hazardous. It is presented when transferring control to another user or when providing a user with a product that includes these chemical substances.

* These were previously referred to as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). However, the name was unified to SDS, which is the abbreviation prescribed by the UN GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals), in April 2012.

SDS (example)

SDS contents

Differences between water-soluble and non-water-soluble ink

The risk of fire for water-soluble ink is half the risk for non-water-soluble ink.

This is because particles with a small relative weight are difficult to dissolve in water. Particles with a low relative weight can then rise to the surface of the liquid, easily flowing out and spreading when water is used to put out a fire on this ink.

* The information shown above is an example of equally hazardous volumes of ink.

What are PRTR laws?

(Pollutant Release and Transfer Register)
These are laws related to the necessity of understanding, collecting, and making public data on harmful chemical substances. This data includes the origins of chemical substances, the amount of these substances that have been released into the environment, and whether they have been carried out of industrial facilities as components of waste material.

Typical example

* The number of characters explained here refers to the case when the character size is 7 × 5 dots (average number of drops used per character: 15).

Useful life

The expiration date of the ink and solvent is 12 months after the cartridges are inserted into the inkjet printer.
If you continue to use old ink that has passed its expiration date, the printing quality may deteriorate and irregular maintenance may be necessary.

Equipped with an IC chip

Each cartridge is equipped with an IC chip. If the expiration date of the ink or solvent (written on the label) passes, the chip detects this and notifies the user of the need to replace the cartridge with a new one.

Recommended storage conditions

• Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from exposure to direct sunlight and rain.
• Keep away from fire and other heat sources.
• Seal the container for storage after opening.
• Do not place any substances that break down and produce oxygen nearby.
• Store under conditions in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Keep in a locked location to prevent theft.
• Use KEYENCE’s bottle to store the ink.

* The ink and solvent are volatile, flammable substances. Follow the local rules for storage and handling.

* Check with a representative at the local Labor Standards Inspection Office for final judgment.

Storage amount and notification

Please store ink under the following conditions.

• Notification is not required for an amount less than 1/5 of the statutory quantity, but manufacturers still have the obligation to store ink in compliance with the Fire Service Act.
• Notification to the fire chief or fire station chief is required for storing an amount 1/5 of the statutory quantity or more, but within the statutory quantity.
• Storing or handling an amount over the statutory quantity is regulated by the Fire Service Act and other relevant laws. It is forbidden to store or handle ink and solvent in places other than designated storage/handling facilities.

Statutory quantity

Storing or handling of hazardous materials in an amount over the statutory quantity is regulated by the Fire Service Act and other relevant laws. It is forbidden to store or handle such materials in places other than designated manufacturing/storage/handling facilities.

Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Disposal Act)

Ink, solvent, and ink waste fall under special controlled industrial waste (waste fluid).
Please use the service of a specialized industrial waste disposal business operator certified by the prefectural governor.