SCOTCH BRAND 231, 231A PAINT MASKING TAPE

Company name

3M

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Specific Physical Form: Roll of Tape Odor, Color, Grade: Tan color with slight odor of natural rubber. 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: 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 451 ºF [Details: Crepe paper is lowest autoignition component.] 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). Use fire extinguishers with class B extinguishing agents (e.g., dry chemical, carbon dioxide). 5.3 PROTECTION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Special Fire Fighting Procedures: See Hazardous Decomposition section for products of combustion. 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. No unusual effects are anticipated during fire extinguishing operations. Avoid breathing the products and substances that may result from the thermal decomposition of the product or the other substances in the fire zone. Keep containers cool with water spray when exposed to fire to avoid rupture. Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition information. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Measures: Not applicable. Reclaim undamaged product. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 HANDLING Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Do not ingest. Avoid skin contact with hot material. 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. Avoid contact with oxidizing agents.

Storage

Not applicable. Store under normal warehouse conditions. Store away from oxidizing agents. SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS 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 Not applicable. 8.2.2 Skin Protection Wear appropriate gloves, such as Nomex, when handling this material to prevent thermal burns. Gloves not normally required. Avoid skin contact with hot material. 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. Do not ingest. 8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES Ingredient Authority Type Limit Additional Information NATURAL RUBBER ADHESIVE ACGIH TWA, as total 0.001 mg/m3 Sensitizer; Skin Notation* proteins, inhalable fraction VEGETABLE OIL MISTS OSHA TWA, as mist 10 mg/m3 Table Z-1A VEGETABLE OIL MISTS (EXCEPT ACGIH TWA, as mist 10 mg/m3 CASTOR, CASHEW, OR SIMILAR IRRITANT OILS) * Substance(s) refer to the potential contribution to the overall exposure by the cutaneous route including mucous membrane and eye, either by airborne or, more particularly, by direct contact with the substance. Vehicles can alter skin absorption. 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)