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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Roll of Tape Odor, Color, Grade: Black General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. This product, when used under reasonable conditions and in accordance with the 3M directions for use, should not present a

Health hazards

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.

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 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 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. 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

Not applicable. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Not applicable. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Not applicable. 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 Not applicable. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information 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 HYDROCINNAMIC ACID, 3,5-DI-TERT- CMRG TWA 10 mg/m3 BUTYL-4-HYDROXY-, OCTADECYL ESTER OIL MIST, MINERAL ACGIH TWA, as mist 5 mg/m3 OIL MIST, MINERAL ACGIH STEL, as mist 10 mg/m3 OIL MIST, MINERAL OSHA TWA, as mist 5 mg/m3 Table Z-1 Paraffin Oils CMRG TWA, as mist 0.5 mg/m3 Paraffin Oils CMRG STEL, as mist 10 mg/m3 Paraffin Oils OSHA TWA, as mist 5 mg/m3 Table Z-1 POLYPROPYLENE CMRG TWA, as respirable 5 mg/m3 dust POLYPROPYLENE CMRG TWA, as total dust 10 mg/m3 TALC ACGIH TWA, respirable 2 mg/m3 Table A4 TALC CMRG TWA, as respirable 0.5 mg/m3 dust TALC OSHA TWA, respirable 2 mg/m3 Table Z-1A 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)