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Printer Toner Safety: The Dust Musts
By Dean Gutch
When changing printer toner, one's first priority is often getting the printer running as quickly as possible to finish the project at hand. But it's best to slow down and take the time to follow necessary safety precautions.
While printer toner itself isn't a health hazard, its fine powder in high concentration can be. This powder can stay in the air for quite a while, and is similar to dust when it comes to its effects on our body, resulting in irritations like sneezing and coughing. Add any respiratory conditions like bronchitis or asthma and these effects worsen.
How can this dust become airborne? You'd be surprised at how easy it is. Improper disposal of printer toner in waste baskets can quickly spread dust through the air. Machine spills can cycle through the ventilator fan. Over-filled waste toner compartments can overflow within the machine.
Some laser printer toners are considered carcinogens, or cancer causing, increasing the risk of those individuals facing extremely heavy and long-term exposure. Nevertheless, typical office and personal use is deemed safe.
So take precautions. Vacuum, don't sweep or brush, spilled toner dust. Clean up desktops or surfaces with a damp cloth. Should toner get on your hands, wash them thoroughly and immediately with soap and cold water, which keeps your pores closed and protects your hands from becoming stained. Avoid any contact with your eyes or mouth, and never ingest. To play it extra safe, put the toner in a zipped plastic bag to avoid possible dust emissions.
If you experience shortness of breath or persistent coughing, stop working with the printer toner, if applicable, and get fresh air immediately. Then seek medical attention if your symptoms persist.
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About the Author
Dean Gutch, CEO-Business Express, Inc. Gutch has been in the Toner Cartridge Business since 1995. His technical background in toner cartridges and remanufactured toner cartridges is far
superior to what could be imagined. His company is the creator of a PCR cleaning product that gives a negative charge to the polymer foam, protects, and coats the PCR to extend the print life
of the cartridge. Gutch increased Business Express sales by over 40% in 2006, and added 15-20% in net profit for the business through his knowledge of toner cartridge components, the
chemistry of toner, and its compatibilities. He is the creator of the Business Express on-line order entry system located @ http://www.bexpress.us. This system has allowed for thousands of orders to
be entered electronically, making it easier for resellers to place their orders and have the shipping and tracking of every order easily managed.
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