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 2803509 ======================================================================== MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ======================================================================== Document id : 05-5795-9 Issue date : 14/05/2004 Version : 1.05 Supersedes date : 28/09/2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tradename: 3M (TM) #855 NYLON FILM TAPE 3M Product ID: 70-0000-0417-9 70-0060-2171-4 70-0092-4121-0 70-0160-2421-1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ingredient name and classification CAS number Percentage ------------------------------------- ------------------ ------------- NYLON 6 25038-54-4 60.0 - 70.0 Regulatory Lists: IARC-NON SYNTHETIC RUBBER/RESIN ADHESIVE --- 30.0 - 40.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Critical hazards: Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water. Get immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Inhalation: If signs or symptoms occur, remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms continue, call a medical doctor. Ingestion: No need for first aid is anticipated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water, Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical Foam. Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide. Hydrocarbons, Toxic vapours, Gases or particulates, Fire-Fighting Procedures: None known. Special Instructions: Not determined ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Personal Precautions: Methods for Cleaning up: Not applicable ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Precautions for Safe Storage: Store away from heat. Incompatible Materials/Conditions: Store away from heat. Fire Prevention: Not applicable. Precautions for Safe Handling: Exposure to this material in normal storage and handling has not been reported to cause significant adverse health effects. However, under normal processing conditions, e.g. grinding or heating, this product may release fumes and vapours of variable composition based on specific process conditions. These process releases may produce irritation or any of the health effects listed when the emissions are present at elevated concentrations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact. Skin Protection: Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Respiratory Protection: Avoid inhalation of thermal decomposition products. Ingestion: Wash hands after handling and before eating. Do not ingest. Recommended Ventilation: Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated. Exposure Limits: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Appearance and Odour: tape, roll ivory 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: Negligible Specific gravity: Approximately0.850 g/cc Vapour density: Not applicable Volatile organic compounds: Not determined Evaporation rate: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Percent Volatile: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Materials to Avoid: Not determined Hazardous Decomposition: Stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Effects from Eye Contact: Vapours from heated material may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Effects from Skin Contact: Mild Skin Irritation (after prolonged or repeated contact): signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling, and itching. Effects from Inhalation: Health effects from inhalation are not expected unless product is heated. Vapours from heated material may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache,hoarseness, nose and throat pain. Effects from Ingestion: Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure to this product. Other Effects and Information: Exposure to this material in normal storage and handling has not been reported to cause significant adverse health effects. However, under normal processing conditions, e.g. grinding or heating, this product may release fumes and vapours of variable composition based on specific process conditions. These process releases may produce irritation or any of the health effects listed when the emissions are present at elevated concentrations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Other Effects and Information: Not determined. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Potential for Recycling: Reclaim if feasible. Special Instructions: As a disposal alternative, incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility in the presence of a combustible material. Dispose of waste product in a landfill/waste disposal site. 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 CDG-ROAD (if applicable) Not applicable ADR/RID CLASSIFICATION: Class: Not applicable Item Number: 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 Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928. 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. No changes to MSDS. Intended Use of Product: A Nylon film 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.