3M MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Dyneon (TM) Perfluorooctanoic Acid 05/09/2003
Material Safety Data Sheet
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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Dyneon (TM) Perfluorooctanoic Acid
MANUFACTURER: DYNEON
DIVISION: Dyneon
ADDRESS: 6744 33rd St. No.
Oakdale, MN 55128
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
Issue Date: 05/09/2003
Supercedes Date: 09/04/2001
Document Group: 09-1468-9
Product Use:
Specific Use: Chemical Intermediate
SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS
Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID 335-67-1 100
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Specific Physical Form: Solid
Odor, Color, Grade: Colorless to yellow, pungent odor
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General Physical Form: Solid
Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: May cause chemical eye burns. May cause chemical skin burns.
May cause target organ effects.
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye Contact:
Corrosive (Eye Burns): Signs/symptoms may include cloudy appearance of the cornea, chemical burns, severe pain, tearing,
ulcerations, significantly impaired vision or complete loss of vision.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive (Skin Burns): Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, itching, intense pain, blistering, ulceration, and
tissue destruction.
May be absorbed through skin and cause target organ effects.
Inhalation:
Upper Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose
and throat pain.
May be absorbed following inhalation and cause target organ effects.
Ingestion:
Ingestion may cause:
Gastrointestinal Corrosion: Signs/symptoms may include severe mouth, throat and abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea; blood in the feces and/or vomitus may also be seen.
May be absorbed following ingestion and cause target organ effects.
Target Organ Effects:
Gastrointestinal Effects: Signs/symptoms may include stomach upset; nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
May accumulate in the body.
Prolonged or repeated exposure, above recommended guidelines, may cause:
Liver Effects: Signs/symptoms may include loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, weakness, abdominal tenderness and
jaundice.
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3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
This product can potentially generate Perfluorooctanoate anion, either through dissociation or metabolism, which has the potential to
resist degradation and persist in the environment.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1 FIRST AID PROCEDURES
The following first aid recommendations are based on an assumption that appropriate personal and industrial hygiene practices are
followed.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Get immediate medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing and clean shoes before reuse.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.
If Swallowed: 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.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
No Data Available
Autoignition temperature
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - LEL
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - UEL
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Non-combustible. Choose material suitable for surrounding fire.
5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure
demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for
exposed areas of the head.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable.
Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition
information.
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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Release Measures: Refer to other sections of this MSDS for information regarding physical and health hazards,
respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment. Call 3M-HELPS line (1-800-364-3577) for more information
on handling and managing the spill. Evacuate unprotected and untrained personnel from hazard area. The spill should be cleaned up
by qualified personnel. Ventilate the area with fresh air. If the spilled material is dry and has not come in contact with other materials
with which it could react dangerously, collect the spilled material with noncorroding tools (e.g. plastic scrapers). Clean up residue
with an appropriate solvent selected by a qualified and authorized person. Ventilate the area with fresh air. Read and follow safety
precautions on the solvent label and MSDS. Collect the resulting residue containing solution. Place in a metal container approved for
use in transportation by appropriate authorities. The container must be lined with polyethylene plastic or contain a plastic drum liner
made of polyethylene. Cover, but do not seal for 48 hours. Dispose of collected material as soon as possible.
In the event of a release of this material, the user should determine if the release qualifies as reportable according to
local, state, and federal regulations.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING
For industrial or professional use only. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents. Avoid eye contact with dust or airborne particles.
Avoid skin contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. Do not
breathe thermal decomposition products. Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne
exposures to below Occupational Exposure Limits. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment.
7.2 STORAGE
Keep container in well-ventilated area. Store away from oxidizing agents. Store away from flammable and combustible materials.
Store away from heat. Store out of direct sunlight.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in an enclosed process area is recommended. Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation. Provide appropriate local exhaust
when product is heated.
8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection
Avoid eye contact.
The following eye protection(s) are recommended: Indirect Vented Goggles and Full Faceshield.
8.2.2 Skin Protection
Avoid skin contact.
Select and use gloves and/or protective clothing to prevent skin contact based on the results of an exposure assessment. Consult with
your glove and/or protective clothing manufacturer for selection of appropriate compatible materials.
Gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended: Butyl Rubber, Neoprene, Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol.
8.2.3 Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing of dust.
During heating:
Do not breathe vapors.
Select one of the following NIOSH approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with
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OSHA regulations: Fullface supplied-air respirator. Consult the current 3M Respiratory Selection Guide for additional information or
call 1-800-243-4630 for 3M technical assistance.
8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water.
8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information
PERFLUOROOCTANOIC ACID 3M TWA 0.01 mg/m3 Skin Notation*
* Substance(s) 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:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CMRG: Chemical Manufacturer Recommended Guideline
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association Workplace Environmental Exposure Level (WEEL)
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Solid
Specific Physical Form:
Colorless to yellow, pungent odor
Odor, Color, Grade:
Solid
General Physical Form:
No Data Available
Autoignition temperature
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - LEL
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - UEL
187 - 189 潞C
Boiling point
1.7 g/cm3
Density
No Data Available
Vapor Density
10.0 mmHg [Details: CONDITIONS: @ 25 C]
Vapor Pressure
1.7 [Ref Std: WATER=1]
Specific Gravity
2.6 [Details: in aqueous solution]
pH
53 - 60 潞C
Melting point
9.5 g/l
Solubility In Water
No Data Available
Evaporation rate
Not Applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds
Negligible
Percent volatile
Not Applicable
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents
5.72 MPa-s [Details: CONDITIONS: @ 60 C]
Viscosity
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
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Materials and Conditions to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents; Heat; Sparks and/or flames
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products
Substance Condition
Carbon monoxide At Elevated Temperatures
Carbon dioxide At Elevated Temperatures
Hydrogen Fluoride At Elevated Temperatures
Toxic Vapor, Gas, Particulate At Elevated Temperatures
Hazardous Decomposition: Thermal decomposition at temperatures >300 C.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Component-Based Toxicology Information:
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 1970s. 3M's epidemiological study of its own workers indicates no adverse effects.
Decreased weight gain, delayed sexual maturation, and increased post-weaning mortlaity occurred in male and female first-generation
rat pups in a two-generation reproduction study at the highest dose of 30 mg/kg/day. No effects on reproduction (mating, fertility, and
natural delivery) occurred in this study.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not determined.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION
Not determined.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Reclaim if feasible. Incinerate in a permitted hazardous waste incinerator in the presence of a combustible
material. Combustion products will include HF. Facility must be capable of handling halogenated materials.
As a disposal alternative, dispose of waste product in a permitted hazardous waste facility.
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EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): D003 (Reactive)
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.
SECTION 14:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ID Number(s):
97-5000-0211-4
Please contact the emergency numbers listed on the first page of the MSDS for Transportation Information for this
material.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
311/312 Hazard Categories:
Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - Yes Immediate Hazard - Yes Delayed Hazard - Yes
STATE REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
All applicable chemical ingredients in this material are listed on the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS),
or are exempt polymers whose monomers are listed on EINECS.
The components of this product are in compliance with the chemical notification requirements of TSCA.
Contact 3M for more information.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
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US LABEL INFORMATION
DANGER! Causes burns to eyes. Causes burns to skin. Irritating to upper respiratory system. Harmful if swallowed. May be
absorbed through the skin or by inhalation and persist in the body for an extended time.
PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with the skin and eyes. Avoid contamination of tobacco with polymer resin. Use only in well
ventilated areas. Before using, read current Material Safety Data Sheet. FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Wear full protective
clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus and protection from acidic hydrogen fluoride. Avoid breathing decomposition
products. See MSDS for suggested first aid and precautions.
This MSDS has been prepared to meet the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Classification
Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 2 Special Hazards: None
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hazard ratings are designed for use by emergency response personnel to address the hazards that are
presented by short-term, acute exposure to a material under conditions of fire, spill, or similar emergencies. Hazard ratings are primarily based on the
inherent physical and toxic properties of the material but also include the toxic properties of combustion or decomposition products that are known to
be generated in significant quantities.
HMIS Hazard Classification
Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 2 Protection: X - See PPE section.
Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS(r)) hazard ratings are designed to inform employees of chemical hazards in the workplace. These
ratings are based on the inherent properties of the material under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended for use in emergency
situations. HMIS(r) ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS(r) program. HMIS(r) is a registered mark of the National Paint and
Coatings Association (NPCA).
No revision information is available.
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