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 : 10-3806-6 Issue date : 2002/08/12 Version : 18.00 Supersedes date : 1999/09/29 Prepared by: Environmental Health and Safety Services Department, 3M Canada Company. Telephone: (519) 452-6102, Fax: (519) 452-6015. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Product Identification ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tradename: FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT (INACTIVE) Product ID: ZF-0002-0010-9 ZF-0002-5033-0 ZF-0002-5169-2 ZF-0002-5170-0 ZF-0002-5408-4 ZF-0002-7434-8 98-0211-0623-6 98-0211-0624-4 98-0211-0905-7 98-0211-4967-3 98-0211-7219-6 ZF-0002-1026-8 98-0211-9375-4 98-0211-9376-2 98-0211-9377-0 Intended Use of Product: SURFACTANT Division: 3M SPECIALTY MATERIALS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Composition/Information on Ingredients ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredient Name CAS Number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE 2991-51-7 40 - 60 (C8) WATER 7732-18-5 15 - 40 2-BUTOXYETHANOL 111-76-2 10 - 15 ETHYL ALCOHOL 64-17-5 1 - 5 POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE 67584-53-6 1 - 5 (C6) POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE 67584-51-4 1 - 5 (C4) POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE 67584-62-7 1 - 3 (C7) FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 2 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredient Name CAS Number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE 67584-52-5 0.1 - 1.0 (C5) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Hazards Identification ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Critical Hazards: Combustible liquid and vapour. Moderate Eye Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. 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: Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get immediate medical attention. Instructions for Ingestion: If swallowed, call a physician immediately. Only induce vomiting at the instruction of a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Fire Fighting Measures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Flash point: Approximately 46 C Setaflash ASTM D-3278-96 Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Autoignition temperature: Not available Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray; Carbon Dioxide; Dry chemical; Alcohol-type foam Exposure Hazards during Fire: Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Combustion Products from Fire: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; oxides of nitrogen; oxides of sulfur; hydrogen fluoride; FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 3 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 2 NFPA: Reactivity 0 NFPA: Unusual Reaction Hazard none ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Accidental Release Measures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Precautions: Refer to other sections of this MSDS for information regarding physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment. Spill Response: Ventilate the area with fresh air. Remove all ignition sources such as flames, smoking materials, and electrical spark sources. Use only non-sparking tools. Contain spill. Evacuate unprotected and untrained personnel from hazard area. The spill should be cleaned up by qualified personnel. Cover with absorbent material. Cover spill area with a fire-extinguishing foam. An aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is recommended. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible using non-sparking tools. Clean up residue with water. Place in an approved metal container. Seal the container. Methods for Disposal: Incinerate in a permitted hazardous waste incinerator. 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. Store at room temperature. Keep container closed when not in use. Incompatible Materials: Store out of direct sunlight. Ventilation: Keep container in well-ventilated area. Fire Prevention: Ground containers securely when transferring contents. Wear low static or properly grounded shoes. No smoking while handling this material. FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 4 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Explosion Prevention: Combustible liquid and vapour. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, pilot lights and other sources of ignition. Use Instructions: Keep container tightly closed. 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; 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 organic vapour respirator with dust/mist prefilter; 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 ------------------------ POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE (C8) (2991-51-7) LD50 (rat, oral):: 619 mg/kg LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 5 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WATER (7732-18-5) LD50 (rat, oral):: > 90 ml/kg LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. 2-BUTOXYETHANOL (111-76-2) LD50 (rat, oral):: 470 mg/kg LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: 450 ppm PIN (Product Identification Number):: 2369 Inventory Certifications:: AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances CICS - Chinese Inventory of Chemical Substances DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada) 2039050 EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances KE-04134 KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory 2-407;7-97 MITI - Ministry of International Trade and Industry (JAPAN) PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Commercial Chemical Substances TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (USA) Exposure Limits: : ACGIH: TWA 20 ppm ACGIH: TWA 121 mg/m3 EU Hazard Symbols and Risk Phrases:: EU - Adaptation 28 (Xn,Xi; R:20 - 21-22-36-38) ETHYL ALCOHOL (64-17-5) LD50 (rat, oral):: 7060 mg/kg LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. PIN (Product Identification Number):: UN 1170 Inventory Certifications:: CICS - Chinese Inventory of Chemical Substances 2-202 MITI - Ministry of International Trade and Industry (JAPAN) KE-13217 KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (USA) 2005786 EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Commercial Chemical Substances DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada) Exposure Limits:: 1880 mg/m3 ACGIH: TWA (Table A4) 1000 ppm ACGIH: TWA (Table A4) Regulatory Lists:: IARC (Group 1) EU Hazard Symbols and Risk Phrases:: EU - Adaptation 21 (F; R:11) POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE (C6) (67584-53-6) Specific Ingredient Data: No data available. LD50 (rat, oral):: No data available. FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 6 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours):: No data available. Exposure Limits:: No data available. POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE (C4) (67584-51-4) 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. POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE (C7) (67584-62-7) 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. POTASSIUM FLUOROALKYL CARBOXYLATE (C5) (67584-52-5) 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Physical and Chemical Properties ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical form,Color,Odour: yellow to amber liquid; butyl cellosolve odour; Odour Threshold: No data available. pH: Approximately 11 Boiling point/boiling range: Approximately 100 C Melting point/melting range: Not available Vapour pressure: Approximately 18 mmHg at 20 C Water Solubility: Complete Partition coefficient (K o/w): No data available. Specific gravity: Approximately 1.3 Water=1 Vapour density: Approximately 0.87 Air=1 at 20 C Volatile organic compounds: 234 gms/liter SCAQMD Evaporation rate: < 1.0 BuOAc=1 Viscosity: Not available ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Stability and Reactivity ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditions to Avoid: None known. FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 7 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Materials to Avoid: None known. 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: Moderate Eye Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Effects from Skin Contact: Mild Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms can include localized redness, swelling, and itching. May be absorbed through the skin and produce effects similar to those caused by inhalation and/or ingestion. Effects from Inhalation: Single overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause: Central Nervous System Depression: signs/symptoms can include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness and unconsciousness. Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Effects from Ingestion: Animal studies conducted on organic fluorochemicals which are present in this product indicate effects including liver 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. Ingestion may cause: Chemical (Aspiration) Pneumonitis: Signs/symptoms can include coughing, gasping, choking, burning of the mouth, difficulty breathing, bluish colored skin (cyanosis), and possibly death. WHILE THE FOLLOWING EFFECTS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT AND ARE REQUIRED TO BE INCLUDED ON THE MSDS BY THE U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD. THEY ARE NOT EXPECTED EFFECTS DURING FORESEEABLE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Central Nervous System Depression: signs/symptoms can include FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 8 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- headache, dizziness, drowsiness, muscular weakness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, fatigue, blurred vision, slurred speech, giddiness, tremors and convulsions. 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: No data available. Other Effects and Information: BIODEGRADATION: Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 0.462 g/g 10-Day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD10): 0.157 g/g 20-Day Biochemical Demand (BOD20): 0.179 g/g 28-day Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD28): 0.289 g/g AQUATIC TOXICITY: Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): 96 hour LC50, 97 mg/l (Water flea (Daphnia magna)): 48 hour EC50, 9.1 mg/l green algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 72-hr IC50, 600 mg/l Activated Sludge Respiration Inhibition Test (OECD Method 209): 1000 mg/l Microtox (Photobacterium phosphoreum) 30-min EC50: 270 mg/l Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 9 of 10 (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 TDGR Section 2.23.2(1) Regulated by Air and Ocean ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Regulatory Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WHMIS Classification: B3, D1A, D2B 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: PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Commercial Chemical Substances KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada) EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (USA) CICS - Chinese Inventory of Chemical Substances FC-129 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 10 of 10 (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 7 - Handling and Storage; Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection; Section 11 - Toxicological Information; WHMIS Classification change Section 15 - Regulatory Information: Product Certifications Copyright, 1997, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. 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