======================================================================== MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ======================================================================== Document id : 06-5461-6 Issue date : 18/06/2007 Version : 4.00 Supersedes date : 14/09/2006 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 Tradename: 3M Scotch-Brite Handpads - 5440, 6444, 6448, 7440, 7446, 7447, 7448, 7449, 7745, 7747, 7748 & 7496 1.2 Intended Use of Product: General purpose abrasion of varied substrates. 1.3 3M Product ID: 1.4 Contact Address: 3M UK PLC 3M Ireland 3M Centre, Cain Road, 3M House, Adelphi Centre, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8HT Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 1.5 E-mail Address and Emergency Contact Number: tox.uk@mmm.com +44 (0)1344 858 000 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ------------------------ Risk Phrases: None. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ---------------------------------------- Ingredient name and classification CAS number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- Aluminium oxide 1344-28-1 20 - 65 EU Number: EINECS 215-691-6 Cured adhesive --- 5 - 45 Nylon Fibers --- 5 - 40 Limestone 1317-65-3 0 - 30 EU Number: EINECS 215-279-6 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES -------------------- 4.1 Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention. 4.2 Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. 4.3 Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. 4.4 Ingestion: No need for first aid is anticipated. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. Give victim two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES ------------------------ 5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media: Ordinary combustible material. Use fire extinguishers with class A extinguishing agents (e.g. water, foam). 5.2 Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Not specified. 5.3 Exposure Hazards: Not determined. 5.4 Combustion Products from Fire: Not determined. 5.5 Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus. 5.6 Special Instructions: Not applicable. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ----------------------------- 6.1 Personal Precautions: Please observe precautions from other sections of this MSDS. 6.2 Methods for Cleaning up: Please observe precautions from other sections of this MSDS. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE ---------------------- 7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling: For industrial or professional use only. 7.2 Precautions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION --------------------------------------- 8.1 Recommended Ventilation: Provide appropriate local exhaust for cutting, grinding, sanding or machining. Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below Occupational Exposure Limits and/or control dust, fume, or airborne particles. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment. Use particulate collection systems. 8.2 Exposure Limits: Aluminium oxide (1344-28-1) HSE WEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (inhalable dust) 4 mg/m3 (respirable dust) Limestone (1317-65-3) HSE WEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 (total inhalable) 4 mg/m3 (respirable) 8.3 Exposure Controls: 8.3.1 Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact. To minimize the risk of injury to face and eyes, always wear eye and face protection when working at sanding or grinding operations or when near such operations. 8.3.2 Hand Protection: Wear appropriate gloves to minimize risk of injury to skin from contact with dust or physical abrasion from grinding or sanding. 8.3.3 Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact. 8.3.4 Respiratory Protection: Avoid breathing of dust created by cutting, sanding, grinding or machining. Assess exposure concentrations of all materials involved in the work process. Consider material being abraded when determining the appropriate resipratory protection. Select and use appropriate respirators to prevent inhalation overexposure. 8.3.5 Ingestion: Wash hands after handling and before eating. Not an expected route of exposure. Damaged product can break apart during use and cause serious injury to face or eyes. Check product for damage such as cracks or nicks prior to use. Replace if damaged. Always wear eye and face protection when working at sanding or grinding operations or when near such operations. Sparks and particles flying from the product during sanding or grinding can cause injury and fire. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ---------------------------------- - Appearance and Odour: Solid abrasive product. - pH: Not applicable - Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable - Melting point/melting range: Not applicable - Flash point: Not applicable - Autoflammability: Not applicable - Flammable Limits - LEL: Not applicable - Flammable Limits - UEL: Not applicable - Vapour pressure: Not applicable - Water Solubility: Not applicable - Specific gravity: Not applicable - Vapour density: Not applicable - Volatile organic compounds: Not applicable - Evaporation rate: Not applicable - Viscosity: Not applicable - Percent Volatile: Not applicable 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY --------------------------- 10.1 Stability and Reactivity: Stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. 10.2 Conditions to Avoid: None known. 10.3 Materials to Avoid: None known. 10.4 Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide - During Combustion. Carbon dioxide - During Combustion. Under recommended usage conditions, hazardous decomposition products are not expected. Hazardous decomposition products may occur as a result of oxidation, heating, or reaction with another material. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ---------------------------- 11.1 Effects from Eye Contact: - Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion. - Dust created by cutting, grinding, sanding, or machining may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. 11.2 Effects from Skin Contact: - Mechanical Skin irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abrasion, redness, pain, and itching. 11.3 Effects from Inhalation: - Dust from cutting, grinding, sanding or machining may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, nose and throat pain. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: - Pneumoconiosis: Sign/symptoms may include persistent cough, breathlessness, chest pain, increased amounts of sputum, and changes in lung function tests. 11.4 Effects from Ingestion: - Physical Blockage: Signs/symptoms may include cramping, abdominal pain, and constipation. 11.5 Other Effects and Information: - This document covers only the 3M product. For complete assessment, when determining the degree of hazard, the material being abraded must also be considered. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ------------------------- 12.1 Environmental Data: Not determined. 12.2 Mobility in Soil and Water: Not determined. 12.3 Persistence/Biodegradability: Not determined. 12.4 Bioaccumulation Potential: Not determined. 12.5 Ecotoxicity Data: Not determined. 12.6 Ecofate Data: Not determined. 12.7 Special statements for 2001/58/EC: Not determined. 12.8 Other Effects and Information: The environmental properties of this product present a low environmental hazard. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS -------------------------- 13.1 Product as Sold: The substrate that was abraded must be considered as a factor in the disposal method for this product. Dispose of waste product in a sanitary landfill. As a disposal alternative, incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility. 13.2 Product in Use: Not determined. 13.3 Product after Use: Not determined. 13.4 Product Packaging: Not determined. 13.5 Potential for Recycling: Not determined. 13.6 Special Instructions: Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION ------------------------ - UN number: Not restricted for transportation. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION ------------------------- Symbol(s): None. Risk Phrases: None. Safety Phrases: None. Disclosable Ingredients: No ingredients required on the label. 16 OTHER INFORMATION -------------------- 16.1 Complete list of risk phrases: None. 16.2 Limitations on Use of Product: For industrial use only. 16.3 Reissue date/Reason for reissue: Complete MSDS revision in accordance with EU directive 2001/58/EC. 16.4 Regulatory Information: The following UK Regulations as amended may affect the product as supplied: The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for supply) Regulations, as amended; The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996, as amended; The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 as amended; The Special Waste Regulations 1996, as amended; The Environmental Protection Act, 1990, as amended; The Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, as amended. The information on this Safety Data Sheet is based on our experience and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication, but we do not accept any liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from its use (except as required by law). The information may not be valid for any use not referred to in this Data Sheet or use of the product in combination with other materials. For these reasons, it is important that customers carry out their own test to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the product for their own intended applications.