Laser Carbonless Product Specifications

Paper Composition

Woodfree* base paper.  CB (top sheet) and CFB (middle sheet) carry on the reverse side of the sheet a coating with micro-capsules, starch-based binders and cellulose-based spacers.  The micro-capsules contain colorless dyestuffs, dissolved in oils with high boiling points.  CFB (Middle-sheet) and CF (Bottom-sheet) are coated on the top side with caolin, calcium carbonate and other white pigments. 

Product Description

All sheet grades have an appearance similar to standard woodfree* paper and are available in white, yellow, pink.  The papers are almost odorless.

Dermatological and Toxicological Considerations

With correct usage of this Laser Carbonless Paper no effects which may endanger health are known.  Toxicological and Dermatological tests have shown:

w Ingestion - not poisonous or dangerous
w Skin Irritation - paper does not cause skin irritation
w Sensitization - paper does not cause an allergic response

Environmental Hazard

There are no known environmental hazards associated with this product.

Storage and Usage:

Laser Carbonless Paper can be treated like conventional coated or uncoated papers, however, one must always remember that the CB and CFB sheets are pressure sensitive.

The best working conditions for people who handle paper or forms, whether composed of carbonless paper or not, are room temperature: 71.6 degrees - 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit.  Relative humidity 45-55%.  Well-ventilated working and hygienic conditions are recommended.

Disposal

The paper may be disposed of in normal waste disposal areas or standard refuse incinerators.

*Woodfree papers:  Coated or uncoated papers which contain at most 10 percent of wood fibers obtained by a mechanical process.  They cover a wide range of end uses such as printing papers, bond, ledger, duplicating, envelope, stationery, magazines, etc.