3M AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 3M NEW ZEALAND LTD
950 Pacific Highway 250 Archers Road
Pymble NSW 2073 Glenfield Auckland N.Z.
Phone: 136 136 Phone: (9) 444 4760
24HR EMERGENCY: 1800 097 146 (Australia only).
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Document ID : 06-8664-2 Issue date : 10/10/2007
Version : 2.00 Supersedes date : 28/05/2003
Document status : Issued
This MSDS has been prepared by 3M Australia Pty Ltd Toxicology Dept.
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1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME
SCOTCHCAST BRAND RESIN 1471N, 2115N, 4499N; CABLE RESIN NO.47 (PART A)
DIVISION
Electrical Products Division
3M Product ID
DG-H200-4658-0
RECOMMENDED USE: 1471N = low voltage cable resin, 2115N = medium voltage cable resin, 4499N = Telephone cable splicing resin. For industrial or professional use only.
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2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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NOTE: NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
POISONS SCHEDULE Not applicable
Safety Codes and Phrases
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S24/25 Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water.
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3 COMPOSITION
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Ingredient Name CAS number Percentage
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POLYESTER --- 40.0 - 50.0
POLYPROPYLENE GLYCOL GLYCEROL TRIETHER 25791-96-2 40.0 - 45.0
CASTOR OIL 8001-79-4 < 5
ALUMINIUM POTASSIUM SODIUM SILICATE 12736-96-8 < 5
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL 25265-71-8 < 5
GLYCOLS, POLYPROPYLENE 25322-69-4 < 1
TRIS(2,4,6-DIMETHYLAMINOMONOMETHYL) 90-72-2 < 1
PHENOL
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL 8001-78-3 < 1.0
RESIN NO.47 (PART A)
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METHYL POLYSILOXANE --- < 1
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4 FIRST AID MEASURES
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EYE CONTACT
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
Flush skin with large amounts of water. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
INHALATION
Remove person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, get immediate medical attention.
IF SWALLOWED
Do not induce vomiting. Drink two glasses of water. Call a physician.
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5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Carbon dioxide.
Dry chemical.
Alcohol-type foam.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Wear full protective clothing, including helmet, self-contained,
positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, turnout
gear, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head.
Combustion Products from Fire
Combustion Products from Fire are listed in Section 10,
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY.
Special Instructions for Fire Fighting
None known
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6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (SPILL)
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Personal Precautions
Observe precautions from other sections.
Spill Response
Contain spill. Cover with absorbent material. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Clean up residue with an appropriate
organic solvent. Read and follow safety precautions on the solvent label and MSDS. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Precautions for Safe Handling
Keep container tightly closed.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Store in a cool place. Avoid contact with water to prevent potentially violent reaction or fire.
EXPLOSION AVOIDANCE
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, pilot lights and other
sources of ignition.
Fire Avoidance
No smoking while handling this material.
Recommended Ventilation
Keep container in well ventilated area.
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8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Special Information, Exposure/Protection
The extent to which the following recommendations for exposure control and protection are observed should depend on the risk assessment undertaken for the specific conditions under which this product is used, including occupational hygiene measurements.
Recommended Ventilation
Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation. Provide ventilated enclosure for heat curing. Curing enclosures must be exhausted to outdoors or to a suitable emission control device. Provide sufficient ventilation to maintain emissions well below exposure standards. If ventilation is not adequate, use appropriate respiratory protection.
Eye Protection
Select and use eye protection in accordance with AS/NZS 1336. Eye protection should comply with the performance specifications of
AS/NZS 1337. Avoid eye contact.
The following should be worn alone or in combination, as appropriate, to prevent eye contact: Unvented goggles
Hand Protection
Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material. To select proper glove, check with glove manufacturer regarding breakthrough data for chemicals being handled. A pair of gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended: nitrile rubber.
Skin Protection
Avoid skin contact. Use one or more of the following personal protection items as necessary to prevent skin contact: apron.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing of vapours. Conduct air monitoring to determine adequacy of ventilation. A cartridge/respirator change-out schedule
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Must be established based on vapour concentrations and use conditions,check with respirator manufacture and consult an Industrial
Hygienist. One of the following respirators may be used: half-mask organic vapour respirator, full face organic vapour respirator.
Select and use respirators according to AS/NZS 1715. Respirators should comply with AS/NZS 1716 performance specifications. For information about respirators, call 3M on 1800 024 464.
Prevention of Accidental Ingestion
Wash hands after handling and before eating. Do not ingest.
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9 PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance and Odour White, opaque liquid; odourless
pH Not determined
Boiling point Not applicable
Melting point Not determined
Flash point 150.00 C TCC
Autoignition temperature Not determined
Vapour pressure Not applicable
Water Solubility NIL
Specific gravity 1.04
Vapour density Not applicable
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) Not determined
content
Evaporation rate Not applicable
Viscosity 1000 centipoise
Flammable Limits - LEL Not determined
Flammable Limits - UEL Not determined
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10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. Stable.
Materials to Avoid
Strong Oxidising Agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide.
Oxides of Nitrogen.
Aldehydes.
Hydrocarbons.
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11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Effects from Eye Contact
Single exposure may cause: Moderate Eye Irritation: Signs/symptomscan include redness, swelling, pain, tearing and blurred or hazyvision.
Effects from Skin Contact
Mild Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include localised redness,swelling, and itching.
Effects from Inhalation
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Upper Respiratory Tract
Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasaldischarge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain.
Effects from Ingestion
Ingestion may cause: Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms mayinclude abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting.
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Other Effects and Information
Not determined.
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13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Product as Sold
Incinerate large quantities in an industrial or commercialincinerator. As a disposal alternative, incinerate uncured product inan industrial or commercial incinerator. Disposal alternative:Dispose of completely cured (or polymerised) wastes in a sanitarylandfill.
Special Instructions for Disposal
Incinerate large quantities in an industrial or commercialincinerator. Disposal alternative: As a disposal alternative,incinerate uncured product in an industrial or commercialincinerator. Dispose of completely cured (or polymerised) wastes in asanitary landfill. Contact your local waste authority to determinesuitable disposal methods.
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14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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ADG (Road/Rail)
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UN NUMBER NONE ALLOCATED
PROPER SHIPPING NAME NONE ALLOCATED
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS NONE ALLOCATED
SUBSIDIARY RISK NONE ALLOCATED
PACKING GROUP NONE ALLOCATED
IATA (Airfreight)
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UN NUMBER NONE ALLOCATED
PROPER SHIPPING NAME NONE ALLOCATED
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS NONE ALLOCATED
SUBSIDIARY RISK NONE ALLOCATED
PACKING GROUP NONE ALLOCATED
IMO (Seafreight)
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UN NUMBER NONE ALLOCATED
PROPER SHIPPING NAME NONE ALLOCATED
DANGEROUS GOODS CLASS NONE ALLOCATED
SUBSIDIARY RISK NONE ALLOCATED
PACKING GROUP NONE ALLOCATED
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15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Product Certifications
AICS - yes
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16 OTHER INFORMATION
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REASON FOR REISSUE
The MSDS has been revised because 3M has adopted the NOHSC format.
The potential hazards of the product have not changed. We encourageyou to reread the MSDS and review the information.
The information on this data sheet represents our current data and bestopinion as to the proper use in handling of this product under normalconditions. Any use of the product which is not in conformance with
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This data sheet, which involves using the product, or otherwise that inaccordance with instructions of use on product packaging is theresponsibility of the user. If clarification or further information isneeded to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, theuser should contact the Snr Regulatory Services Officer on
(02)9498-9287.