3M Canada Company Post Office Box 5757 London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Medical Emergency Telephone: (519)451-2500, Ext. 2222 ======================================================================= Material Safety Data Sheet ======================================================================= Document id : 10-3810-8 Issue date : 2002/08/05 Version : 10.00 Supersedes date : 1999/09/01 Prepared by: Environmental Health and Safety Services Department, 3M Canada Company. Telephone: (519) 452-6102, Fax: (519) 452-6015. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Product Identification ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tradename: FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT (INACTIVE) Product ID: 98-0211-0604-6 98-0211-0605-3 98-0211-0893-5 98-0211-6415-1 98-0211-7222-0 ZF-0002-1025-0 ZF-0002-1090-4 ZF-0002-1091-2 Intended Use of Product: SURFACTANT Division: 3M SPECIALTY MATERIALS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Composition/Information on Ingredients ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredient Name CAS Number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- FLUORINATED ALKYL ALKOXYLATES 68958-61-2 80 - 100 FLUORINATED ALKYL SULFONAMIDE 4151-50-2 5 - 10 FLUORINATED ALKYL ALKOXYLATES 68958-60-1 1 - 5 RESIDUAL ORGANIC FLUOROCHEMICALS Mixture 1 - 5 FLUORINATED ALKYL SULFONAMIDE 68957-62-0 0.1 - 1.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Hazards Identification ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Critical Hazards: No data available. FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 2 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- See Sections 7 and 11 for further information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 First Aid Measures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions for Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water. Get immediate medical attention. Instructions for Skin Contact: Flush skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention. Instructions for Inhalation: If signs/symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, call a physician. Instructions for Ingestion: Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Fire Fighting Measures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash point: > 148 C Setaflash Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Autoignition temperature: Not applicable Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water; Carbon Dioxide; Dry chemical; Foam; Exposure Hazards during Fire: No data available. Combustion Products from Fire: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; oxides of nitrogen; oxides of sulfur; hydrogen fluoride; 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. NFPA: Health 1 NFPA: Fire 0 NFPA: Reactivity 0 NFPA: Unusual Reaction Hazard none ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Accidental Release Measures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Precautions: Observe precautions from other sections. Call 3M- HELPS line (1-800-364-3577) for more information on handling and managing the FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 3 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- spill. Spill Response: Ventilate the area with fresh air. Contain spill. Cover with absorbent material. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Clean up residue with an appropriate organic solvent. Read and follow safety precautions on the solvent label and MSDS. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. Methods for Disposal: Do not release to waterways or sewer. Do not use in products or processes that could result in aquatic concentrations greater than 1/10 of the lowest EC50 or LC50 concentration. As a disposal alternative, incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility in the presence of a combustible material. Combustion products will include HF. Facility must be capable of handling halogenated materials. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Handling and Storage ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Storage Requirements: Store away from areas where product may come into contact with food or pharmaceuticals. Keep container closed when not in use. Incompatible Materials: Not applicable. Ventilation: No data available. Explosion Prevention: Non-flammable: ordinary combustible material. Use Instructions: Allow material to return to room temperature before use. No smoking: Smoking while using this product can result in contamination of the tobacco and/or smoke and lead to the formation of the hazardous decomposition products mentioned in section 10 of this MSDS. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Protection ------------------- Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact with vapor, spray, mist or dust. The following should be worn alone or in combination, as appropriate, to prevent eye contact: Indirect vented goggles Hand Protection: Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material. The following glove material(s) are recommended: butyl rubber; FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 4 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. The following protective clothing material(s) are recommended: head covering; coveralls; Respiratory Protection: Avoid breathing of airborne material. Select one of the following approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with regulations: half-mask high-efficiency filter respirator; half-mask supplied air respirator; Ingestion (Prevention): Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. Wash hands after handling and before eating. Recommended Ventilation: If exhaust ventilation is not adequate, use appropriate respiratory protection. Provide ventilation adequate to control vapour concentrations below recommended exposure limits and/or control spray or mist. Ingredient Exposure Data ------------------------ FLUORINATED ALKYL ALKOXYLATES (68958-61-2) Specific Ingredient Data: No data available. LD50 (rat, oral):: No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. FLUORINATED ALKYL SULFONAMIDE (4151-50-2) LD50 (rat, oral):: 543 mg/kg LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. FLUORINATED ALKYL ALKOXYLATES (68958-60-1) Specific Ingredient Data: No data available. LD50 (rat, oral):: No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. RESIDUAL ORGANIC FLUOROCHEMICALS (Mixture) Specific Ingredient Data: No data available. LD50 (rat, oral):: No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. FLUORINATED ALKYL SULFONAMIDE (68957-62-0) Specific Ingredient Data: No data available. LD50 (rat, oral):: No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 5 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Exposure Limits:: No data available. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Physical and Chemical Properties ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical form,Color,Odour: Liquid; amber; oily odour; Odour Threshold: No data available. pH: Approximately 6 (1 % Aqueous) Boiling point/boiling range: > 148 C Melting point/melting range: Not applicable Vapour pressure: Not applicable Water Solubility: Negligible Partition coefficient (K o/w): No data available. Specific gravity: Approximately 1.4 Water=1 Vapour density: Not applicable Volatile organic compounds: 0 gms/liter Evaporation rate: < 1.0 BuOAc=1 Viscosity: Not available ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Stability and Reactivity ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditions to Avoid: None known. Materials to Avoid: Not applicable. Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; oxides of nitrogen; oxides of sulfur; hydrogen fluoride; Stability and Reactivity: Stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Toxicological Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Effects from Eye Contact: Mild Eye Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, pain, and tearing. Effects from Skin Contact: Product is not expected to be irritating to the skin. May be absorbed through the skin and produce effects similar to those caused by inhalation and/or ingestion. Effects from Inhalation: No information available. Effects from Ingestion: Animal studies conducted on organic fluorochemicals which are present in this product indicate effects including liver FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 6 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- disturbances, weight loss, loss of appetite, lethargy, and neurological, pancreatic, adrenal and hematologic effects. There are no known human health effects from anticipated exposure to these organic fluorochemicals when used as intended and instructed. Sensitization Information: No data available. Carcinogenicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Other Effects & Information: A Product Toxicity Summary Sheet is available. This product contains one or more organic fluorochemicals that have the potential to be absorbed and remain in the body for long periods of time, either as the parent molecule or as metabolites, and may accumulate with repeated exposures. There are no known human health effects from anticipated exposure to these organic fluorochemicals when used as intended and instructed. The presence of organic fluorochemicals in the blood of the general population and subpopulations, such as workers, has been published dating back to the 1970's. 3M's epidemiological study of its own workers indicates no adverse effects. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Ecological Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Persistence/Biodegradability: This product contains one or more organic fluorochemicals that have the potential to resist degradation and persist in the environment Ecotoxicity Data: A 3M Product Environmental Data Sheet (PED) is available. Other Effects and Information: Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 0.72 g/g 28-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD28): 0.08 g/g 96 hour LC50, Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): 359 mg/l 48 hour EC50, (Water flea (Daphnia magna)): 0.27 mg/l 96 hour LC50, rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri): 6.2 mg/l 48 hour LC50: (Brine shrimp): 9.7 mg/l 96 hour LC50, (Mysid shrimp): 0.11 mg/l IC50 (growth): green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 837 mg/l IC50 (growth): Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test (OECD Method 209): > 1000 mg/l Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 7 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Disposal Considerations ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Product as Sold: No data available. Product Packaging: No data available. Special Instructions: Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Transportation Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Transportation of Dangerous Goods --------------------------------- TDG Classification: Non-Regulated Material ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Regulatory Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WHMIS Classification: D2A NOTE: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR. Product Certifications: The product on this MSDS, or all its components, is included on the following countries' chemical inventories, as noted: DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada) TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (USA) CICS - Chinese Inventory of Chemical Substances KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Commercial Chemical Substances ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Other Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reason for Reissue: The following Sections and topics have been updated or revised: Update Tradename (Obsolete product) Ingredient ranges update/revision Section 3 - Hazards Identification - Critical Hazards; Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection; FC-171 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 8 of 8 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Section 12 - Ecological Information - Other Effects and Information; Section 15 - Regulatory Information: Product Certifications Copyright, 1997, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. 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