3M Canada Company 1840 Oxford Street East, Post Office Box 5757 London, Ontario N6A 4T1 Medical Emergency Telephone: (519) 451-2500, Ext. 2222 Transportation Emergency Telephone (CANUTEC): (613) 996-6666 ======================================================================= Material Safety Data Sheet ======================================================================= Document id : 10-3796-9 Issue date : 2015/02/27 Version : 18.00 Supersedes date : 2002/12/12 Copyright, 1997, 3M Canada 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 written 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. Prepared by: Corporate Regulatory Services, 3M Canada Company Telephone: (800) 364-3577, Fax: (800) 603-7758, Web Site: www.3M.ca ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Tradename: FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT (INACTIVE) Product ID: 98-0207-0103-7 98-0207-0104-5 98-0211-0888-5 98-0211-3916-1 ZF-0002-1044-1 Intended Use of Product: SURFACTANT Division: 3M SPECIALTY MATERIALS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Hazards Identification ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Critical Hazards: No data available. See Sections 7 and 11 for further information. FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 2 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Composition/Information on Ingredients ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingredient Name CAS Number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE 2795-39-3 82 - 86 POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE 3871-99-6 3 - 8 POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE 29420-49-3 3 - 7 POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE 60270-55-5 2 - 6 POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE 3872-25-1 1 - 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 First Aid Measures ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Instructions for Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. Instructions for Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Instructions for Inhalation: If signs/symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, call a physician. 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: None 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; hydrogen fluoride; Oxides of sulfur; Toxic vapours, gases or particulates; Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards None known. Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 3 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 spill. Environmental Procedures No data available. Methods for cleaning up No data available. Spill Response: Vacuum, use wet sweeping compound or water to avoid dusting. CAUTION! A vacuum cleaner could be an ignition source. Clean up residue with water. 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. Store at room temperature. Avoid contact with water. Keep container closed when not in use. Incompatible Materials: None known. Ventilation: No data available. Explosion Prevention: Non-flammable: ordinary combustible material. Use Instructions: 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. FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 4 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Personal Protection ------------------- Eye Protection: Avoid 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: coveralls; head covering; Protective garments (other than gloves) should be made of either of the following materials: polyethylene/polyvinylidene chloride Respiratory Protection: Avoid breathing of vapours created during the cure cycle. 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 dust and mist respirator; half-mask supplied air respirator; full-face dust and mist respirator; full-face 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 ------------------------ POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE (2795-39-3) LD50 (rat, oral) No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours) No data available. Exposure Limits 0.1 mg/m3 3M: TWA; skin contact contributes to exposure; Comments: 3M established limit for fluoros POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE (3871-99-6) Specific Ingredient Data No data available. LD50 (rat, oral) No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours) No data available. Exposure Limits 0.1 mg/m3 3M: TWA; skin contact contributes to exposure; FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 5 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Comments: 3M established limit for fluoros POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE (29420-49-3) Specific Ingredient Data No data available. LD50 (rat, oral) No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours) No data available. Exposure Limits 3M: TWA (skin contact contributes to exposure) 3M established limit for fluorochemicals 0.1 mg/m3 3M: TWA; skin contact contributes to exposure; Comments: 3M established limit for fluorochemicals POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE (60270-55-5) Specific Ingredient Data No data available. LD50 (rat, oral) No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours) No data available. Exposure Limits 0.1 mg/m3 3M: TWA; skin contact contributes to exposure; Comments: 3M established limit for fluoros POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE (3872-25-1) Specific Ingredient Data No data available. LD50 (rat, oral) No data available. LC50 (rat, inhalation/4 hours) No data available. Exposure Limits 0.1 mg/m3 3M: TWA; skin contact contributes to exposure; Comments: 3M established limit for fluoros ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Physical and Chemical Properties ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Physical form,Color,Odour: Solid; Free-flowing powder; light colour; Odour Threshold: No data available. pH: 7 - 8 0.1 % Aqueous Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable Melting point/melting range: > 400 C Vapour pressure: Not applicable Water Solubility:   570 mg/l Specific gravity: Approximately 0.6 Water=1 (Bulk) Vapour density: Not applicable Volatile organic compounds: Not applicable Evaporation rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Percent Volatile: No data available. FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 6 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Stability and Reactivity ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Conditions to Avoid: None known. Materials to Avoid: Not applicable. Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide; Oxides of sulfur; hydrogen fluoride; Toxic vapours, gases or particulates; 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: Mild Skin Irritation (after prolonged or repeated contact): signs/symptoms can include 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: May be harmful if inhaled. Single overexposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause: Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Effects from Ingestion: May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. 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. Sensitization Information: No data available. Carcinogenicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: The product was non-mutagenic in the Ames Assay. Reproductive Effects: This product is not teratogenic in the rat at oral doses below maternally toxic levels. FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 7 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Component Based Information: No data available. Product Based Information: No data available. Other Effects & Information: A Material Toxicity Summary Sheet (MTSS) has been developed for this product. Please contact the address listed on the first page of this MSDS to obtain a copy of the MTSS for this product. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Environmental Data: 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. Ecofate Data: Other Effects and Information: 96 hour LC50: Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas): 39 mg/l bluegill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus): 68 mg/l rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri): 11 mg/l 48 hour EC50 (Water flea (Daphnia magna)): 50 mg/l Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD): 0.004 g/g 20-Day Biochemical Demand (BOD20): Nil ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 8 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Transport Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Transportation of Dangerous Goods --------------------------------- TDG Classification: Regulated Material. Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.* Technical Name: (POTASSIUM PERFLUOROALKYL SULFONATE) Class/Division: 6.1 UN Number: UN 2811 Packing Group: III Special Information: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Regulatory Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WHMIS Classification: D1B 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: AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Commercial Chemical Substances MITI - Ministry of International Trade and Industry (JAPAN) TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (USA) DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada) CICS - Chinese Inventory of Chemical Substances KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Other Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Reason for Reissue: The following Sections and topics have been updated or revised: Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection The information in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is believed to be correct as of the date issued. 3M MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FC-95 FLUORAD BRAND FLUOROCHEMICAL SURFACTANT Page 9 of 9   (INACTIVE) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE. User is responsible for determining whether the 3M product is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of use or application. Given the variety of factors that can affect the use and application of a 3M product, some of which are uniquely within the user's knowledge and control, it is essential that the user evaluate the 3M product to determine whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user's method of use or application. ---End---