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Material Safety Data Sheet
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thereon.
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:
TTS-250 AND TTS-450 HOT MELT ADHESIVE TAPE
MANUFACTURER:
3M
DIVISION: Electrical Markets Division
ADDRESS:
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
Issue Date: 01/14/11
Supercedes Date: 06/29/09
Document Group: 05-8874-9
Product Use:
Intended Use: INSULATING COMPOUND
SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS
Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt
ETHYLENE-VINYL ACETATE POLYMER 24937-78-8 100
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Specific Physical Form: MITS data: THICK FILM
Odor, Color, Grade: Thin layer of amber adhesive on a transparent plastic release liner, no odor.
General Physical Form: Solid
Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: This product, when used under reasonable conditions and
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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 use may affect the performance of the product and may present potential
health and safety hazards.
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye Contact:
No health effects are expected.
Skin Contact:
No health effects are expected.
Inhalation:
No health effects are expected.
Ingestion:
No health effects are expected.
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: No need for first aid is anticipated.
If Swallowed: No need for first aid is anticipated.
SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
Autoignition temperature No Data Available
Flash Point Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(LEL) Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(UEL) Not Applicable
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use fire extinguishers with class B extinguishing agents (e.g., dry chemical, carbon dioxide).
5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA).
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable. No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not applicable.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Not applicable.
Clean-up methods
Not applicable.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING
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
Not applicable.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Not applicable. Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated.
8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection
Not applicable.
The following eye protection(s) are recommended: Safety Glasses with side shields
.
8.2.2 Skin Protection
Not applicable. Wear appropriate gloves, such as Nomex, when handling this material to prevent thermal burns.
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
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water. Not applicable.
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8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
None Established
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Physical Form: MITS data: THICK FILM
Odor, Color, Grade: Thin layer of amber adhesive on a transparent plastic release liner,
no odor.
General Physical Form: Solid
Autoignition temperature No Data Available
Flash Point Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(LEL) Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(UEL) Not Applicable
Boiling Point Not Applicable
Vapor Density Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure Not Applicable
Specific Gravity Approximately 1.05 Units not avail. or not appl. [Ref Std:
WATER=1]
pH Not Applicable
Melting point No Data Available
Evaporation rate No Data Available
Volatile Organic Compounds No Data Available
Kow -Oct/Water partition coef No Data Available
Percent volatile No Data Available
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents No Data Available
Viscosity No Data Available
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Materials and Conditions to Avoid:
10.1 Conditions to avoid
None known
10.2 Materials to avoid
None known
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
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Hazardous Decomposition: Under recommended usage conditions, hazardous decomposition products are not expected. Hazardous
decomposition products may occur as a result of oxidation, heating, or reaction with another material.
Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide, various Hydrocarbons, acetic acid, phenols.
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 applicable.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION
Not applicable.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Dispose of waste product in a sanitary landfill.
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.
SECTION 14:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
For Transport Information, please visit http://3M.com/Transportinfo or call 1-800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501.
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 -Yes
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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.
This product is an article as defined by TSCA regulations, and is exempt from TSCA Inventory listing requirements.
Contact 3M for more information.
Additional Information: This product is a hot melt adhesive carried on a plastic release liner.
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: 0 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
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.
Revision Changes:
Copyright was modified.
Section 3: Potential effects from eye contact was modified.
Section 3: Potential effects from skin contact information was modified.
Section 3: Potential effects from inhalation information was modified.
Section 3: Potential effects from ingestion information was modified.
Section 7: Handling information was modified.
Section 8: Skin protection phrase was modified.
Section 8: Eye/face protection information was modified.
Section 14: Transportation legal text was modified.
Section 9: Boiling point information was modified.
Section 5: Flammable limits (UE) information was modified.
Section 5: Flammable limits (LEL) information was modified.
Section 9: Property description for optional properties was modified.
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Section 9: Flammable limits (LEL) information was modified.
Section 9: Flammable limits (UEL) information was modified.
Section 4: First aid for eye contact -none -was added.
Section 4: First aid for ingestion (swallowing) -none -was added.
Section 4: First aid for inhalation -none -was added.
Section 4: First aid for skin contact -none -was added.
Section 6: 6.2. Environmental precautions heading was added.
Section 6: 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures heading was added.
Section 10.1 Conditions to avoid heading was added.
Section 10.2 Materials to avoid heading was added.
Section 6: Personal precautions information was added.
Section 6: Environmental procedures information was added.
Section 6: Methods for cleaning up information was added.
Section 10: Materials to avoid physical property was added.
Section 10: Conditions to avoid physical property was added.
Section 8: Hand protection information was added.
Section 6: Clean-up methods heading was added.
Section 4: First aid for eye contact -decontamination -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for eye contact -intervention -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for eye contact -medical assistance -was deleted.
Section 3: Immediate skin hazard(s) was deleted.
Section 6: Release measures information was deleted.
Section 6: Release measures heading was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for skin contact -decontamination -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for skin contact -intervention -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for skin contact -medical assistance -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for inhalation -termination of exposure -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for inhalation -medical assistance -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for ingestion (swallowing) -decontamination -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for ingestion (swallowing) -intervention -was deleted.
Section 4: First aid for ingestion (swallowing) -medical assistance -was deleted.
Section 10: Materials and conditions to avoid physical property was deleted.
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