3M(TM) SAFETY-WALK(TM) SLIP-RESISTANT GENERAL PURPOSE TREADS No

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odor, Color, Grade: Black tape or tread with a rough textured surface General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: 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 use may affect the performance of the product and may present potential health and safety hazards. Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer.

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. Carcinogenicity: Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. Ingredient C.A.S. No. Class Description Regulation CARBON BLACK 1333-86-4 Group 2B International Agency for Research on Cancer CARBON BLACK EXTRACTS NONE Group 2B International Agency for Research on Cancer TALC CONTAINING NONE Group 1 International Agency for Research on Cancer ASBESTIFORM FIBERS 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 Not Applicable Flash Point Not Applicable Flammable Limits - LEL Not Applicable Flammable Limits - UEL Not Applicable 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: Wear full protective equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated. Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition information. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: 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.

Storage

Store under normal warehouse conditions. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Not applicable. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Not applicable. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Gloves are not required. 8.2.3 Respiratory Protection Not applicable. 8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing Not an expected route of exposure. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information ALUMINUM OXIDE ACGIH TWA, particulate 10 mg/m3 Table A4 matter, < 1% crystalline silica ALUMINUM OXIDE CMRG TWA 1 fiber/cc ALUMINUM OXIDE OSHA TWA, respirable 5 mg/m3 Table Z-1 ALUMINUM OXIDE OSHA TWA, Vacated, as 10 mg/m3 dust ALUMINUM OXIDE OSHA TWA, as total dust 15 mg/m3 Table Z-1 CARBON BLACK ACGIH TWA 3.5 mg/m3 Table A4 CARBON BLACK CMRG TWA 0.5 mg/m3 CARBON BLACK OSHA TWA 3.5 mg/m3 Table Z-1 POLYESTER FILM CMRG TWA, as respirable 5 mg/m3 dust POLYESTER FILM CMRG TWA, as total dust 10 mg/m3 SILICATES (LESS THAN 1% OSHA TWA, as total dust 0.1 fiber/cc Standard Appendix CRYSTALLINE SILICA) TALC CONTAINING ASBESTOS SILICATES (LESS THAN 1% OSHA STEL, as total dust 1 fiber/cc Standard Appendix CRYSTALLINE SILICA) TALC CONTAINING ASBESTOS MICRONIZED TALC ACGIH TWA, respirable 2 mg/m3 Table A4 MICRONIZED TALC CMRG TWA, as respirable 0.5 mg/m3 dust MICRONIZED TALC OSHA TWA, respirable 2 mg/m3 Table Z-1A VAC Vacated PEL:Vacated Permissible Exposure Limits [PEL] are enforced as the OSHA PEL in some states. Check with your local regulatory agency. 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)