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MATERIAL SAFETY 3M
DATA SHEET 3M Center
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Copyright, 2000, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
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DIVISION: MEDICAL-SURGICAL MARKETS DIVISION
TRADE NAME:
ULTRATHON INSECT REPELLENT Cat. 631 (lotion)
U.P.C. Number:
00-51131-58192-0 +H-44428-6073A-0 00-51131-59182-5 00-51131-59298-3
00-51131-59428-9 00-51131-59713-1 +H-44439-4463D-0 00-51131-60498-3
00-21200-86792-2 00-51131-62003-7 00-51131-62121-8 00-51131-64076-9
00-51131-62121-8 00-51131-59090-8 00-51131-64087-5 00-51131-64094-3
00-51131-65272-4 00-51131-66815-2
ISSUED: September 27, 2000
SUPERSEDES: September 14, 2000
DOCUMENT: 11-3853-6
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1. INGREDIENT C.A.S. NO. PERCENT
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INERT INGREDIENTS....................... Unknown 66.67
N,N-DIETHYL M-TOLUAMIDE................. 134-62-3 31.58
OTHER ISOMERS........................... Unknown 1.75
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2. PHYSICAL DATA
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BOILING POINT:................. > 95 F
VAPOR PRESSURE:................ < 16 psia
VAPOR DENSITY:................. N/A
EVAPORATION RATE:.............. N/D
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER:........... N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:.............. 0.995 - 1.035 g/cc
PERCENT VOLATILE:.............. > 76.00 % by wt
pH:............................ 6.90 - 7.80
VISCOSITY:..................... 150000.0 - 300000.0 centipoise ASTM
MELTING POINT:................. N/D
APPEARANCE AND ODOR:
lotion/cream, white, like deet
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT:................... N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS - LEL:........ N/D
FLAMMABLE LIMITS - UEL:........ N/D
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:...... N/D
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
NA
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
NONE
NFPA HAZARD CODES: HEALTH: 0 FIRE: 0 REACTIVITY: 0
UNUSUAL REACTION HAZARD: none
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4. REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS/CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
NA
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
NONE
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
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SPILL RESPONSE:
OBSERVE PRECAUTIONS FROM OTHER SECTIONS. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL.
CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUE. PLACE IN AN APPROVED METAL CONTAINER AND SEAL.
RECOMMENDED DISPOSAL:
DISPOSE OF SMALL QUANTITIES OF 2 OZ. TUBES (<100). IN A SANITARY
LANDFILL. DISPOSE OF BULK PRODUCT AND LARGER TUBE QUANTITIES IN A
FACILITY PERMITTED TO ACCEPT CHEMICAL WASTES. DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE:
INCINERATE BULK PRODUCT OR WASTE TUBES IN AN INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL
OR MUNICIPAL INCINERATOR. SINCE REGULATIONS VARY, CONSULT APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS OR AUTHORITIES BEFORE DISPOSAL. U.S. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
NO.: NONE.
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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5. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION (continued)
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA:
NOT DETERMINED
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Volatile Organic Compounds: 350.00 gms/liter.
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VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents: N/D.
EPCRA HAZARD CLASS:
FIRE HAZARD: No PRESSURE: No REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No
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6. SUGGESTED FIRST AID
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EYE CONTACT:
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water. Get immediate
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT:
Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
INHALATION:
No need for first aid is anticipated.
IF SWALLOWED:
Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician.
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7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION
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EYE PROTECTION:
Avoid eye contact.
SKIN PROTECTION:
If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
RECOMMENDED VENTILATION:
Not applicable.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Not applicable.
PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION:
Do not ingest.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE:
Not applicable.
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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7. PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION (continued)
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE:
Not applicable.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
INGREDIENT VALUE UNIT TYPE AUTH SKIN*
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INERT INGREDIENTS.................... NONE NONE NONE NONE
N,N-DIETHYL M-TOLUAMIDE.............. NONE NONE NONE NONE
OTHER ISOMERS........................ NONE NONE NONE NONE
* SKIN NOTATION: Listed substances indicated with 'Y' under SKIN refer to
the potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route
including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly,
by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption.
SOURCE OF EXPOSURE LIMIT DATA:
- NONE: None Established
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8. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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EYE CONTACT:
Moderate Eye Irritation: signs/symptoms can include redness, swelling,
pain, tearing, and hazy vision.
SKIN CONTACT:
Practically Non-toxic by Skin Contact.
INHALATION:
No adverse health effects are expected from inhalation exposure.
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IF SWALLOWED:
Swallowing a relatively large amount of this material is unlikely to
produce serious illness or death.
OTHER HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
In rare occasions children have had reactions characterized by
diarrhea and vomiting from gross overexposure
to Deet, the active ingredient in this product. Follow
instructions on the product label.
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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SECTION CHANGE DATES
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HEADING SECTION CHANGED SINCE September 14, 2000 ISSUE
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Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately
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