3M UK PLC 3M IRELAND 3M CENTRE, CAIN RD, 3M HOUSE, ADELPHI CENTRE, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, RG12 8HT DUN LAOGHAIRE, CO. DUBLIN Tel: 01344 858000 Tel: 01 2803555 ======================================================================== MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ======================================================================== Document id : 06-4646-3 Issue date : 01/08/2006 Version : 2.00 Supersedes date : 05/08/2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tradename: SCOTCH (TM) #8915 FILAMENT TAPE 3M Product ID: 70-0061-5843-3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ingredient name and classification CAS number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- ADHESIVE --- 60 - 70 BACKING --- 15 - 25 REINFORCING FILAMENTS --- 10 - 20 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Critical hazards: Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eye Contact: No need for first aid is anticipated in the event of eye contact. Skin Contact: No need for first aid is anticipated in the event of skin contact. Inhalation: No need for first aid is anticipated. Ingestion: No need for first aid is anticipated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical Foam. Exposure Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated. Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide. Hydrocarbons, Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, tunic and trousers (leggings), bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Personal Precautions: Methods for Cleaning up: Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Incompatible Materials/Conditions: Store away from heat. Fire Prevention: Not applicable. Precautions for Safe Handling: This product, when used under reasonable conditions or in accordance with the 3M directions for use, should not present a health and safety hazard. However, use or processing of the product in a manner not in accordance with the product's directions for use may affect the performance of the product and may present potential health and safety hazards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact. Safety glasses with side shields. Hand Protection: Not applicable. Skin Protection: Respiratory Protection: Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection. Ingestion: Not applicable. Recommended Ventilation: Not applicable. Exposure Limits: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Appearance and Odour: Roll of Tape. pH: Not applicable Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable Melting point/melting range: Not determined Flash point: Not applicable Autoflammability: Not determined Vapour pressure: Not applicable Water Solubility: Nil Specific gravity: Not determined Vapour density: Not applicable Volatile organic compounds: Not applicable Evaporation rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Percent Volatile: Not applicable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Materials to Avoid: None known. Stability and Reactivity: Stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Effects from Eye Contact: Eye contact is not expected to occur during normal use of the product. Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion. Effects from Skin Contact: No adverse health effects are expected from skin contact. Effects from Inhalation: No adverse health effects are expected. Effects from Ingestion: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product. No health effects are expected. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Effects and Information: Not determined. Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Special Instructions: Dispose of waste product in a landfill/waste disposal site. Disposal alternative: Incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility. Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UN NUMBER: UN number: Not restricted for transportation. UK ROAD/SEA FREIGHT (IMO) CLASSIFICATION: Substance Identification Number: Not applicable Class: Not applicable Packing Group: Not applicable Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable ADR/RID CLASSIFICATION: Class: Not applicable ADR classification: Not applicable ICAO/IATA CLASSIFICATION: Class: Not applicable Sub-Risk: Not applicable Packing Group: Not applicable Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclosable Ingredients: Symbol(s): None Risk Phrases: Not applicable Safety Phrases: Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 OTHER INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road 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 The Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974. Reissue date/Reason for reissue. UPDATED SECTIONS: 7,10,12 Intended Use of Product: A masking/ packaging tape. The information on this 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.