If you have a laser printer and have ever changed a toner, you have certainly noticed that the tone used usually emits less dust, deposited once in the air, because this dust is so good that less air flow will travel. enable "flying".
In this article we will explain what this Powder toner is made of, why it is powdered, and we will tell you if it is toxic and harmful to your health.
Has the tone from printers and copywriters been made?
The texture of the tone varies, depending on the manufacturer, but is actually built thermoplastic resins such as polystyrene, butyl, polyvinyl acetate, polyrene acrylate, and polyne Copolymer, and polyester resin and colors
The first ingredient is plastic that adheres to the page when fuser is installed, while the second is the so-called developer and usually contains iron oxide, since the process of adhering to the dust on the printer paper is made up of negative and positive electronic charges; Since the printer roller is fully charged, iron oxide is essential for its operation.
Is it poisonous when you touch it with your hands? What if you take it out?
The dust particles are small as defined by European law: 5.5 micron. This is exactly why if it were too small, the dust would penetrate the human skin. So, the idea behind the law is that nothing happens when you touch it with your hands.
However, this does not mean that it will not irritate the skin, because it is synthetic and can cause allergic reactions in some people. Mostly you should be be careful when the dust gets in your eyes… it is harmless but it can cause irritation and in case it is recommended to wash it immediately (as if, for example, you get a make-up on your eyes).
In any case, a new sheet always comes with (by law) a sheet showing the potential risks and how to deal with spills or accidental contact. The first thing to do is read it carefully to be told and know what to do if something happens.
Regarding inhaling toner powderIt should be mentioned that laboratory tests have been performed on mice to determine their toxicity and potential effects. The most prominent study found that mice exposed to low-dose toner powder had no adverse effects, but not those exposed to large amounts, suffered from lung disorders (and nothing else).
It has to be said that in the case of & # 39; large scale & # 39 ;, this was much higher than one would expect to be able to withdraw with a toner printer. In other words, by slowly breathing toner powder completely is impossibleThey are non-toxic and non-toxic. Now, if for some reason you have withdrawn a large amount of toner powder then you should go to the doctor immediately. In any case, this should also come in the included safety paper and tone when you buy it.
Can a print tone cause cancer?
In addition to the immediate concern that there is a risk involved in breathing or exposure to printer toner powder, many people may be concerned if this component causes cancer as it is a synthetic substance.
Fortunately, the toner on the printers does not contain any apparent or known carcinogens. Therefore, Exposure to tone is not a cancer problem.
