3M MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Scotch 234 General Purpose Masking Tape 12/15/2004
Material Safety Data Sheet
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This material safety data sheet (MSDS) is provided as a courtesy in response to a customer request. This product is not regulated
under, and a MSDS is not required for this product by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) because,
when used as recommended or under ordinary conditions, it should not present a health and safety hazard. However, use or
processing of the product not in accordance with the product's recommendations or not under ordinary conditions may affect the
performance of the product and may present potential health and safety hazards.
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Scotch 234 General Purpose Masking Tape
MANUFACTURER: 3M
DIVISION: Industrial Tape And Specialties Division
ADDRESS: 3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
Issue Date: 12/15/2004
Supercedes Date: 08/28/2002
Document Group: 18-1222-1
Product Use:
General Use:
SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS
Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt
SATURATED CREPE PAPER ***** Missing Data 65 - 75
*****
NATURAL RUBBER / RESIN ADHESIVE 9006-04-6 25 - 35
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Odor, Color, Grade: Tan crepe paper tape with colorless adhesive.
General Physical Form: Solid
Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: The environmental properties of this product present a low
environmental hazard. This product, when used under reasonable conditions and in accordance with the 3M directions for use, should
not present a health hazard. However, use or processing of the product in a manner not in accordance with the product's directions for
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use may affect the performance of the product and may present potential health and safety hazards.
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye Contact:
Contact with the eyes during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Skin Contact:
Contact with the skin during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Inhalation:
No health effects are expected.
If thermal decomposition occurs:
Vapors from heated material may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing,
nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain.
Ingestion:
No health effects are expected.
3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
This substance does not leach metals or other RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) listed TCLP (Toxic Characteristic
Leaching Procedure) hazardous substances at concentrations that would make the product a hazardous waste.
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: No need for first aid is anticipated.
Skin Contact: No need for first aid is anticipated.
Inhalation: If signs/symptoms develop, remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention.
If Swallowed: No need for first aid is anticipated.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
451 潞F
Autoignition temperature
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - LEL
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Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - UEL
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Ordinary combustible material. Use fire extinguishers with class A extinguishing agents (e.g., water, foam).
5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: See Hazardous Decomposition section for products of combustion. Nonflammable.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated. Non-flammable: ordinary
combustible material.
Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition
information.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Release Measures: Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Reclaim undamaged product.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING
Do not ingest. Do not breathe thermal decomposition products. This product is considered to be an article which does not release or
otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal use conditions.
7.2 STORAGE
Store under normal warehouse conditions.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General ventilation adequate below 400 C. Local exhaust recommended above 400 C.
8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection
Avoid eye contact.
8.2.2 Skin Protection
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Gloves are not required.
8.2.3 Respiratory Protection
Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection.
8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing
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Do not ingest.
8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information
NATURAL RUBBER / RESIN ADHESIVE ACGIH TWA, as total 0.001 mg/m3 Sensitizer; Skin Notation*
proteins, inhalable
fraction
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS AIHA TWA, as aerosol 10 mg/m3
* 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
Tan crepe paper tape with colorless adhesive.
Odor, Color, Grade:
Solid
General Physical Form:
451 潞F
Autoignition temperature
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - LEL
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - UEL
Not Applicable
Boiling point
No Data Available
Density
No Data Available
Vapor Density
No Data Available
Vapor Pressure
No Data Available
Vapor Pressure
No Data Available
Specific Gravity
Not Applicable
pH
Not Applicable
Melting point
Not Applicable
Solubility In Water
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Materials and Conditions to Avoid: Light
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products
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Substance Condition
Hydrocarbons Not Specified
Carbon monoxide Not Specified
Carbon dioxide Not Specified
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Please contact the address listed on the first page of the MSDS for Toxicological Information on this material and/or its
components.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not determined.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION
Not determined.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Reclaim if feasible. If product can't be reclaimed, dispose of waste product in a sanitary landfill.
Alternatively, incinerate the waste product in an industrial, commercial, or municipal incinerator.
EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): Not regulated
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.
SECTION 14:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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.
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STATE REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
The components of this product are in compliance with the chemical notification requirements of TSCA.
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.
This product is an article as defined by TSCA regulations, and is exempt from TSCA Inventory listing requirements.
Contact 3M for more information.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
This MSDS has been prepared to meet the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Revision Changes:
Section 3: Potential environmental effects heading was modified.
Copyright was modified.
Section 8: Exposure guidelines data source legend was modified.
Section 5: Unusual fire and explosion hazard information was modified.
Section 7: Handling information was modified.
Section 8: Skin protection phrase was modified.
Section 15: International regulations information was modified.
Section 15: State regulations information was modified.
Section 15: US federal regulations information was modified.
Section 10: Hazardous polymerization heading was modified.
Section 15: Inventories information was modified.
Article disclaimer text (following the copyright) was modified.
Section 12: Ecotoxicological information heading was modified.
Section 12: Chemical fate information heading was modified.
Section 8: Exposure guidelines ingredient information was modified.
Section 9: Density information was modified.
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Section 9: Specific gravity information was modified.
Section 13: EPA hazardous waste number (RCRA) heading was added.
Section 13: EPA hazardous waste number (RCRA) information was added.
Section 8: Exposure guideline note was added.
Section 2: Ingredient phrase was added.
Section 12: Ecotoxicological phrase was added.
Section 12: Chemical Fate phrase was added.
Section 12: Ecotoxicological ecotox article information was deleted.
Section 12: Ecotoxicological ecofate information was deleted.
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