Domino Gx-OEM, Product Manual

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• Do not smoke or allow naked flames (or other sources of ignition) in the vicinity of any inks
or solvents as this is highly dangerous.
• All who come into contact with inks must be properly instructed in their use.
• Contact with the mouth must be avoided. Therefore eating, drinking or smoking, or any
personal habits or actions which may transfer ink to the mouth must be avoided.
• Contact with the eyes must be avoided. Suitable eye protection must always be worn
whenever there is any risk of splashing or misting. If ink does get into the eyes, first aid
treatment is to flood the affected eye for 15 minutes with saline solution, (or clean water if
saline solution is not available), taking care not to allow the water to run into an unaffected
eye. Medical aid must be obtained immediately.
• Most inks contain solvents that may injure the skin. Good working practice must always be
employed and risk assessments carried out. Safety Data Sheets are available that give
advice on personal protective equipment. Most gloves offer limited and short term
exposure protection and must be changed after any splashing and on a frequent basis.
• Many inks contain materials which vaporise easily and can be inhaled. Good ventilation is
necessary.
• Any used cleaning materials, e.g. rags, paper wipes, are a potential fire hazard. They must
be collected for safe disposal after use. After exposure to ink, all possible traces must be
washed off as soon as possible at the nearest washing facility.
Storage
Printing inks must be stored in well-ventilated buildings, in areas set aside for the purpose and
chosen for safety in case of fire. All fluids must be stored in accordance with local regulations.
Fire Risk
Observe all warnings given on the machine and the following safety instructions.
For an electrical fire, do not use water.
If there has been an accumulation of dried ink, do not use metal scrapers to remove it, as they
can produce sparks.
Fire risk is a most important consideration where printing inks are stored and used. The degree
of fire hazard will vary considerably from one type of ink or wash to another.
Water-based inks will not burn, although inks based on water-alcohol mixtures may burn if there
is sufficient alcohol present.
Prolonged exposure of water-based systems to high temperatures may evaporate the water to
give a flammable residue.
Solvent-based inks offer a greater degree of hazard depending on the particular solvent or
solvent combination. When there is a particular hazard the appropriate information is given on
the SDS.
If there is a fire, there is a likelihood that dangerous fumes will arise from printing inks. For this
reason, ink must be stored where it can be reached quickly by the fire fighting service, and where
it will not spread beyond the store.
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