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Document ID (ISN)60382
CIS number 93-1310
ISBN(s) 0-11-882045-1
Year 1993
Convention or series no.
Author(s)
Printing Industry Advisory Committee
Title Safety in the use of inks, varnishes and lacquers cured by ultraviolet light or electron beam techniques
Bibliographic information HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, Rev.ed., 1993. iv, 16p. 37 ref. Price: GBP 3.50.
Abstract This revised guidance note (see CIS 85-1019 for previous edition) covers: description and process details; hazards (skin irritancy and sensitisation, ink mist, ozone and UV light); application of COSHH Regulations; prevention of skin and eye contact and inhalation; use of control measures including enclosed handling systems and personal protective equipment; cleaning and spillages; health surveillance; information, instruction and training; first aid; protection against UV light; precautions in the use of self-contained electron beam curing machines; list of chemicals not to be used in UV cured formulations.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; ultraviolet radiation; lacquers; printing inks; varnishes; electron beams
Descriptors (secondary) radiation protection; allergens; irritants; ozone; mists; enclosure; information of personnel; first aid; face and eye protection; legislation; medical supervision; data sheet; skin protection; elimination of spills
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Non-ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation