3M MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M 1400 Series EMS Ball Markers 05/20/2004
Material Safety Data Sheet
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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: 3M 1400 Series EMS Ball Markers
MANUFACTURER: 3M
DIVISION: Telecom Access Division
ADDRESS: 3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
Issue Date: 05/20/2004
Supercedes Date: 08/27/2003
Document Group: 09-2904-2
Product Use:
Intended Use: Ball Markers are used to indicate location of buried cables, pipes and equipment.
Specific Use: Flotation solution allows antenna to keep correct orientation in ball. Propylene glycol
lowers freezing point.
SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS
Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt
WATER 7732-18-5 70 - 80
PROPYLENE GLYCOL 57-55-6 20 - 30
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Specific Physical Form: Liquid
Odor, Color, Grade: Clear, slightly sweet liquid; no odor.
General Physical Form: Liquid flotation solution
Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards:
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye Contact:
Mild Eye Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, pain, and tearing.
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Skin Contact:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause:
Mild Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, and itching.
Inhalation:
No health effects are expected.
Ingestion:
Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.
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: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention.
Inhalation: No need for first aid is anticipated.
If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Give victim two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get immediate medical attention.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Not Applicable
Autoignition temperature
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - LEL
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - UEL
Not Applicable
OSHA Flammability Classification:
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water or water spray.
5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA).
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Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Non-flammable: ordinary combustible material. Not applicable.
Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition
information.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Release Measures: Observe precautions from other sections. 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. Contain spill. For larger spills, cover drains and build dikes to
prevent entry into sewer systems or bodies of water. Cover or dilute with water. Working from around the edges of the spill inward,
cover with bentonite, vermiculite, or commercially available inorganic absorbent material. Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears
dry. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Clean up residue with detergent and water. Clean up residue with an
appropriate organic solvent. Read and follow safety precautions on the solvent label and MSDS. Collect the resulting residue
containing solution. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. Discharge the resulting residue
containing solution to a municipal or industrial wastewater treatment facility.
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
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with
soap and water. For industrial or professional use only.
7.2 STORAGE
Normal warehouse conditions.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Not applicable. Ventilation not required under normal conditions of use.
See other precautionary information below.
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 not normally required.
Avoid skin contact with liquid should marker ball break. Natural rubber gloves would provide adequate skin protection against
propylene glycol during a spill and clean-up of a broken marker ball.
8.2.3 Respiratory Protection
Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection.
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8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. Swallowing not likely
under normal conditions of use.
8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information
PROPYLENE GLYCOL AIHA TWA, as aerosol 10 mg/m3
PROPYLENE GLYCOL AIHA TWA, as total 50 ppm
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
Liquid
Specific Physical Form:
Clear, slightly sweet liquid; no odor.
Odor, Color, Grade:
Liquid flotation solution
General Physical Form:
Not Applicable
Autoignition temperature
Not Applicable
Flash Point
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - LEL
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits - UEL
>=100 篊
Boiling point
No Data Available
Density
No Data Available
Vapor Density
No Data Available
Vapor Density
No Data Available
Vapor Pressure
No Data Available
Vapor Pressure
Approximately 1 g/ml [Ref Std: WATER=1]
Specific Gravity
Not Applicable
pH
No Data Available
Melting point
No Data Available
Solubility In Water
Complete
Solubility in Water
Not Applicable
Average particle size
Not Applicable
Bulk density
No Data Available
Evaporation rate
Not Applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds
No Data Available
Kow - Oct/Water partition coef
Not Applicable
Percent volatile
No Data Available
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents
<=46 centipoise
Viscosity
Not Applicable
Ash
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Materials and Conditions to Avoid: Not Applicable
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Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products
Substance Condition
Aldehydes During Combustion
Carbon monoxide During Combustion
Carbon dioxide During Combustion
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
Test Organism Test Type Result
Green algae, Selenastrum capricornutum 48 hours Effect Concentration 50% 19000 mg/l
Fathead Minnow, Pimephales promelas 48 hours Lethal Concentration 50% 51400 mg/l
Rainbow Trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss 48 hours Lethal Concentration 50% 51600 mg/l
Water flea, Daphnia magna 48 hours Lethal Concentration 50% 43000 mg/l
Fathead Minnow, Pimephales promelas 96 hours Lethal Concentration 50% 7100 mg/l
This data is for 100% Propylene Glycol and is not adjusted for any dilution.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION
Test Type Result Protocol
Theoretical Oxygen Demand 1.685
20 days Percent degraded 72.7 % weight
This data is for 100% Propylene Glycol and is not adjusted for any dilution.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility in the presence of a combustible material. As a disposal
alternative, dispose of waste product in a facility permitted to accept chemical waste. Dispose of completely absorbed waste product
in a sanitary landfill. Incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility.
EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): Not regulated
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.
SECTION 14:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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ID Number(s):
80-6111-4219-3, 80-6111-4220-1, 80-6111-4221-9, 80-6111-4222-7, 80-6111-4322-5, 80-6111-4323-3, 80-6111-4324-1, 80-
6111-6113-6, 80-6111-6114-4, 80-6111-6115-1, 80-6111-6116-9, 80-6111-6117-7, 80-6111-6835-4, 80-6300-0025-7, 80-6300-
0032-3, 80-6300-0033-1
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 - No Immediate Hazard - Yes Delayed Hazard - No
STATE REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
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
NFPA Hazard Classification
Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 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
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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.
Reason for Reissue: Update Section 3, Skin Contact information.
Revision Changes:
Section 16: NFPA hazard classification heading was modified.
Section 16: NFPA hazard classification for health was modified.
Section 16: Reason for reissue comment was modified.
Copyright was modified.
Section 8: Exposure guidelines data source legend was modified.
Section 3: Potential effects from skin contact information was modified.
Section 5: Fire fighting procedures information was modified.
Section 6: Release measures information was modified.
Section 7: Handling information was modified.
Section 13: Waste disposal method information was modified.
Section 15: 311/312 hazard categories heading 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 4: First aid for ingestion (swallowing) - decontamination - was modified.
Section 4: First aid for ingestion (swallowing) - medical assistance - was modified.
Section 10: Hazardous polymerization heading was modified.
Section 16: NFPA explanation was modified.
Section 15: Inventories information 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 16: NFPA hazard classification for special hazards was modified.
Section 16: Reason for reissue heading was modified.
Section 12: Ecotoxicological information comment was modified.
Section 12: Chemical Fate information comment was modified.
Section 8: Engineering controls information was added.
Section 8: Skin protection phrase was added.
Section 8: Prevention of swallowing information was added.
Section 2: Ingredient phrase was added.
Section 4: First aid for inhalation - none - was added.
Section 4: First aid for inhalation - termination of exposure - was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for inhalation - medical assistance - was deleted.
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