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General Information
Revision date
2002-11-22
Product name
Jet-Melt (TM) Adhesive 3797-PG / 3797-TC
CAS No.
9003-07-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specific Use
Manufacturer Name
3M
Emergency telephone
1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours
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Company Information
company name
3M
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Waxy Solid Odor, Color, Grade: light gray, odorless (molten state - resinous odor), solid adhesive inrods. General Physical Form: Solid Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: May cause thermal burns.
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: Vapors from heated material may cause eye irritation. Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision. Thermal Burns: Signs/symptoms may include severe pain, redness and swelling, and tissue destruction. Skin Contact: Thermal Burns: Signs/symptoms may include intense pain, redness and swelling, and tissue destruction. Inhalation: Vapors from heated material may cause irritation of the respiratory system. Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. Ingestion: Physical Blockage: Signs/symptoms may include cramping, abdominal pain, and constipation. 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: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MOLTEN MATERIAL. Get immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with large amounts of cold water for at least 15 minutes. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MOLTEN MATERIAL. Cover affected area with a clean dressing. Get immediate 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 Flash Point 570 ºF [Test Method: Cleveland Open Cup] 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 clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants, bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head. Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not applicable. Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition information. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: Reclaim undamaged product. 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 skin contact with hot material. For industrial or professional use only.
Storage
Store away from heat. Store out of direct sunlight. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use in a well-ventilated area. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Avoid eye contact. The following eye protection(s) are recommended: Safety Glasses with side shields, Indirect Vented Goggles. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Avoid skin contact with hot material. 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 ingest. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information PARAFFIN WAX ACGIH TWA - as 2 mg/m3 fume PARAFFIN WAX OSHA TWA - as 2 mg/m3 Table Z-1A fume POLYPROPYLENE CMRG TWA - 5 mg/m3 as respirable dust specific form POLYPROPYLENE CMRG TWA - as total 10 mg/m3 dust 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)