Scotch(r) Thread Sealant and Lubricant Tape 48

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA 3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Roll of Tape Odor, Color, Grade: Milky white plastic film 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.

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: Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. 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 520 - 560 ºC Flash Point Not Applicable Flammable Limits - LEL Not Applicable Flammable Limits - UEL Not Applicable

Storage

Not applicable. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS Not applicable. For those situations where the fluid might be exposed to extreme overheating due to misuse or equipment failure, use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation sufficient to maintain levels of thermal decomposition products below their exposure guidelines. 8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection Not applicable. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Not applicable. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Gloves not normally 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 POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CMRG TWA, as respirable 5 mg/m3 dust POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE CMRG TWA, as total dust 10 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)