HP 2500c Service Manual - Page 120

Ink Cartridge Safety Additional Information § Observe reasonable care and cleanliness when handling and storage. § Trace quantities of ethylene oxide (EO) may be present in this product. Although these trace quantities could accumulate in headspace areas of storage and transport vessels, they are not expected to cause a condition which will result in EO concentrations greater than 0.5 ppm (8 hour TWA) in the breathing zone of the workplace for appropriate applications. § OSHA has established a permissible exposure limit of 1.0 ppm 8 hr TWA for EO. (Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.1047 of Title 29). § This product may decompose at high temperatures generating vapors which could cause irritation. For uses at elevated temperatures, adequate ventilation or exhaust is recommended. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available for the ink used in ink cartridges and the polyethylene glycol used in the service station. These MSDS data sheets include product identification, characteristics of the ink, etc. and precautions for handling and use. You can request an MSDS at the following address: Hewlett-Packard Customer Information Center Department MSDS 19310 Pruneridge Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Mailstop 49AS Telephone 1 (800) 752-0900 Ask for Department MSDS (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time) Material Safety Data Sheets are also available from the following sources: § HP Forums of Electronic Bulletin Board Services § HP FIRST § Customer Support Centers Refer to Service and Support Resources (Chapter 1) for access to the above resources. 5-8 Maintenance and Ink Cartridge Safety