3M Performance Soft Sanding Sponge

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Odor, Color, Grade: Solid Abrasive Product General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. This document covers only the 3M product. For complete assessment, when determining the degree of hazard, the material being abraded must also be considered.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: Mechanical eye irritation: Signs/symptoms may include pain, redness, tearing and corneal abrasion. Dust created by cutting, grinding, sanding, or machining may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Skin Contact: Mechanical Skin irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abrasion, redness, pain, and itching. Inhalation: Dust from cutting, grinding, sanding or machining may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: Pneumoconiosis: Sign/symptoms may include persistent cough, breathlessness, chest pain, increased amounts of sputum, and changes in lung function tests. Ingestion: Physical Blockage: Signs/symptoms may include cramping, abdominal pain, and constipation. Carcinogenicity: Contains a chemical or chemicals which can cause cancer. Ingredient C.A.S. No. Class Description Regulation CARBON BLACK 1333-86-4 Grp. 2B: Possible human carc. 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: 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: Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. If Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. Give victim two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention. 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: Not applicable. None inherent in this product. Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition information. 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. 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 breathing of dust created by cutting, sanding, grinding or machining. Damaged product can break apart during use and cause serious injury to face or eyes. Check product for damage such as cracks or nicks prior to use. Replace if damaged. Always wear eye and face protection when working at sanding or grinding operations or when near such operations. Sparks and particles flying from the product during sanding or grinding can cause injury and fire.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation. Provide appropriate local exhaust for cutting, grinding, sanding or machining. Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below Occupational Exposure Limits and/or control dust, fume, or airborne particles. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Avoid eye contact. To minimize the risk of injury to face and eyes, always wear eye and face protection when working at sanding or grinding operations or when near such operations. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Avoid skin contact. Wear appropriate gloves to minimize risk of injury to skin from contact with dust or physical abrasion from grinding or sanding. 8.2.3 Respiratory Protection Avoid breathing of dust created by cutting, sanding, grinding or machining. Assess exposure concentrations of all materials involved in the work process. Consider material being abraded when determining the appropriate respiratory protection. Select and use appropriate respirators to prevent inhalation overexposure. 8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing Wash hands after handling and before eating. Not an expected route of exposure. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information CARBON BLACK ACGIH TWA, inhalable 3 mg/m3 fraction CARBON BLACK CMRG TWA 0.5 mg/m3 CARBON BLACK OSHA TWA 3.5 mg/m3 SILICON CARBIDE MINERAL ACGIH TWA, as fiber 0.1 fiber/cc SILICON CARBIDE MINERAL ACGIH TWA, respirable 3 mg/m3 fraction SILICON CARBIDE MINERAL ACGIH TWA, inhalable 10 mg/m3 fraction SILICON CARBIDE MINERAL OSHA TWA, respirable 5 mg/m3 fraction SILICON CARBIDE MINERAL OSHA TWA, as total dust 15 mg/m3 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)