MATERIAL SAFETY 3M DATA SHEET 3M Center St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours) Copyright, 2000, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this information for the purpose of properly utilizing 3M products is allowed provided that: 1) the information is copied in full with no changes unless prior agreement is obtained from 3M, and 2) neither the copy nor the original is resold or otherwise distributed with the intention of earning a profit thereon. DIVISION: ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS DIVISION TRADE NAME: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING ID NUMBER/U.P.C.: 80-6107-3307-5 00-54007-14853-1 80-6112-0519-8 00-54007-43906-6 CS-0406-0592-8 - - - ISSUED: October 24, 2000 SUPERSEDES: October 05, 2000 DOCUMENT: 10-2644-2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. INGREDIENT C.A.S. NO. PERCENT ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACETONE................................. 67-64-1 40.0 - 45.0 METHYL ETHYL KETONE..................... 78-93-3 12.0 - 15.0 TOLUENE................................. 108-88-3 12.0 - 15.0 ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE POLYMER......... 9003-18-3 10.0 - 15.0 PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN............... 25085-50-1 3.0 - 7.0 GLYCEROL ESTERS OF ROSIN ACIDS.......... 8050-31-5 3.0 - 7.0 SALICYLIC ACID.......................... 69-72-7 1.0 - 2.0 ZINC OXIDE.............................. 1314-13-2 1.0 - 2.0 ANTIOXIDANT............................. 68411-46-1 0.1 - 1.0 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: THE NUMBERS AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE PROVIDE 24 HOUR RESPONSE FROM ANY PHONE FOR ALL EMERGENCIES WITH THIS PRODUCT. The components of this product are in compliance with the chemical notification requirements of TSCA. All ingredients on TSCA; EINECS; CDSL This product contains the following toxic chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: METHYL ETHYL KETONE TOLUENE ZINC OXIDE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. PHYSICAL DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOILING POINT:................. 56.5C VAPOR PRESSURE:................ 229 mm Hg @25C VAPOR DENSITY:................. 2.00 EVAPORATION RATE:.............. N/D SOLUBILITY IN WATER:........... Nil SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.............. 0.88 PERCENT VOLATILE:.............. 75 pH:............................ N/A VISCOSITY:..................... 325cps MELTING POINT:................. N/D APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Liquid, Brown, solvent odor ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLASH POINT:................... 0F Closed Cup FLAMMABLE LIMITS - LEL:........ 2.15% FLAMMABLE LIMITS - UEL:........ 13.0% AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:...... N/D EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical, Foam SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapors may travel long distances along the ground or floor to an ignition source and flash back. NFPA HAZARD CODES: HEALTH: 2 FIRE: 3 REACTIVITY: 0 UNUSUAL REACTION HAZARD: none OSHA FIRE HAZARD CLASS: Class IB Flammable Liquid ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. REACTIVITY DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STABILITY: Stable ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. REACTIVITY DATA (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS/CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide, Oxides of Nitrogen, Hydrocarbons, Amine Compounds. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPILL RESPONSE: Observe precautions from other sections. Ventilate area. Extinguish all ignition sources. Contain spill. Cover with inorganic absorbent material. Collect spilled material. Clean up residue. Place in an approved metal container. RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL: Incinerate in a permitted hazardous waste incinerator. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Not determined. REGULATORY INFORMATION: Volatile Organic Compounds: ca. 2.1 lb/gal. VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents: ca. 251 gms/liter. Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. In the event of an uncontrolled release of this material, the user should determine if the release qualifies as a reportable quantity. U.S. EPA Hazardous Waste Number = D001 (Ignitable) EPCRA HAZARD CLASS: FIRE HAZARD: Yes PRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. SUGGESTED FIRST AID ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. SUGGESTED FIRST AID (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INHALATION: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get immediate medical attention. IF SWALLOWED: Do not induce vomiting. Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE PROTECTION: Avoid eye contact. Wear unvented goggles during operations in which exposure is likely. SKIN PROTECTION: Avoid skin contact. Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material. A pair of gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended: butyl rubber. Use one or more of the following personal protection items as necessary to prevent skin contact: apron, coveralls. RECOMMENDED VENTILATION: Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation. Provide appropriate local exhaust ventilation at transfer points. Provide appropriate local exhaust ventilation on open containers. Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain emissions below recommended exposure limits. If exhaust ventilation is not adequate, use appropriate respiratory protection. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Avoid breathing of vapors, mists or spray. Select one of the following NIOSH approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with OSHA regulations: half-mask organic vapor respirator, full-face organic vapor respirator. PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store in a cool place. Store away from acids. Store out of direct sunlight. Keep container in well-ventilated area. Contents may be under pressure, open carefully. Keep out of the reach of children. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE: Keep container tightly closed. Flammable liquid and vapor. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and other sources of ignition. Ground containers securely when transferring contents. Wear low static or properly grounded shoes. No smoking while handling this material. Vapors may ignite explosively. EXPOSURE LIMITS INGREDIENT VALUE UNIT TYPE AUTH SKIN* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACETONE.............................. 500 PPM TWA ACGIH ACETONE.............................. 750 PPM STEL ACGIH ACETONE.............................. 750 PPM TWA OSHAV OSHA VACATED PEL ACETONE.............................. 1000 PPM STEL OSHAV OSHA VACATED PEL ACETONE.............................. 1000 PPM TWA OSHA METHYL ETHYL KETONE.................. 200 PPM TWA OSHA METHYL ETHYL KETONE.................. 300 PPM STEL OSHA METHYL ETHYL KETONE.................. 200 PPM TWA ACGIH METHYL ETHYL KETONE.................. 300 PPM STEL ACGIH TOLUENE.............................. 50 PPM TWA ACGIH Y TOLUENE.............................. 100 PPM TWA OSHAV OSHA VACATED PEL TOLUENE.............................. 150 PPM STEL OSHAV OSHA VACATED PEL TOLUENE.............................. 200 PPM TWA OSHA TOLUENE.............................. 300 PPM CEIL OSHA ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE POLYMER...... NONE NONE NONE NONE PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN............ NONE NONE NONE NONE GLYCEROL ESTERS OF ROSIN ACIDS....... NONE NONE NONE NONE SALICYLIC ACID....................... NONE NONE NONE NONE ZINC OXIDE........................... 10 MG/M3 TWA ACGIH AS DUST ZINC OXIDE........................... 10 MG/M3 TWA OSHAV AS DUST OSHA VACATED PEL: TOTAL DUST ZINC OXIDE........................... 5 MG/M3 TWA ACGIH as fume ZINC OXIDE........................... 10 MG/M3 STEL ACGIH as fume ZINC OXIDE........................... 5 MG/M3 TWA OSHA as fume ZINC OXIDE........................... 10 MG/M3 STEL OSHAV as fume OSHA VACATED PEL ZINC OXIDE........................... 15 MG/M3 TWA OSHA AS DUST ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 6 EXPOSURE LIMITS (continued) INGREDIENT VALUE UNIT TYPE AUTH SKIN* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL DUST ZINC OXIDE........................... 5 MG/M3 TWA OSHA AS DUST RESPIRABLE FRACTION ANTIOXIDANT.......................... NONE NONE NONE NONE * SKIN NOTATION: Listed substances indicated with 'Y' under SKIN refer to the potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption. SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA: - ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration - OSHAV: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Vacated PEL. Vacated Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) are enforced as the OSHA PEL in some states. Check with your local regulatory authority. - NONE: None Established ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE CONTACT: Moderate Eye Irritation: signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and hazy vision. SKIN CONTACT: Moderate Skin Irritation (after prolonged or repeated contact): signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, itching, and dryness. May be absorbed through the skin and produce effects similiar to those caused by inhalation and/or ingestion. INHALATION: Central Nervous System Depression: signs/symptoms can include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness and unconsciousness. Irritation (upper respiratory): signs/symptoms can include soreness of the nose and throat, coughing and sneezing. Vapors of the uncured product may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Blood disorders: signs/symptoms can include prolonged weakness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- and fatigue. Liver Effects: signs/symptoms can include yellow skin(jaundice) and tenderness of upper abdomen. Prolonged or repeated overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause: Cardiac Sensitization: sudden heart stoppage due to a reflex effect on the nerves which control the heart. This effect usually occurs only after inhalation of concentrated vapors such as in intentional abusive sniffing of certain solvents and propellants. IF SWALLOWED: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product. Irritation of Gastrointestinal Tissues: signs/symptoms can include pain, vomiting, abdominal tenderness, nausea, blood in vomitus, and blood in feces. Central Nervous System Depression: signs/symptoms can include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, muscular weakness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, fatigue, blurred vision, slurred speech, giddiness, tremors and convulsions. Aspiration Pneumonitis: signs/symptoms can include coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing up blood and pneumonia, which can be fatal. Repeated ingestion may cause: Kidney Effects: signs/symptoms can include reduced urine volume, blood in urine and back pain. Liver Effects: signs/symptoms can include yellow skin(jaundice) and tenderness of upper abdomen. REPRODUCTIVE/DEVELOPMENTAL TOXINS: WARNING: Contains a chemical which can cause birth defects. (108-88- 3) SALICYLIC ACID (69-72-7) has been associated with lower birth weights, increased perinatal mortality, ante- and postpartum hemorrhage, prolonged gestation and complicated deliveries. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately MSDS: SCOTCHKOTE BRAND ELECTRICAL COATING October 24, 2000 PAGE 8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION CHANGE DATES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRECAUTIONARY INFO. 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