Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   HFE-7100 3M(TM) SPECIALTY LIQUIDS
National Stock Number                    6810L400677F
CAGE Code                                04963
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              184625
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        3M
Street                                   3M CENTER
City                                     ST PAUL
State                                    MN
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 55144-1000
Information Phone                        612-733-1110

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   3M CENTER
City                                     ST PAUL
State                                    MN
Zip Code                                 55144-1000
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01AUG96
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. SLIGHT ETHEREAL ODOR
Boiling Point                            60 C
Melting Point                            -135 C
Vapor Pressure                           163 MMHG
Vapor Density                            8.6
Specific Gravity                         1.5
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         ND
Solubility in Water                      < 20 PPM
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NR
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Type                           M
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    NONE
Upper Explosion Limit                    NONE
Extinguishing Media                      NON FLAMMABLE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING HELMET, SELF CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING APPARATUS, BUNKER COAT AND PANTS, BANDS AROUND ARMS, WAIST AND LEGS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           EXTREME CONDITIONS OF HEAT MAY PRODUCE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDE HYDROGEN FLUORIDE


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NR
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, PERFLUOROISOBUTYLENE (PFIB)
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       [EYE] CONTACT WITH THE EYES FURING PRODUCT USE IN NOT EXPECTED [SKIN] CONTACT IS NOT EXPECTED [INHAL] INCREASED LEVELS OF URINARY FLUORIDE AFTER REPEATED EXPOSURE [INGEST] NOT A LIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NR
Symptoms of Overexposure                 [EYE] CONTACT WITH THE EYES FURING PRODUCT USE IN NOT EXPECTED [SKIN] CONTACT IS NOT EXPECTED [INHAL] INCREASED LEVELS OF URINARY FLUORIDE AFTER REPEATED EXPOSURE [INGEST] NOT A LIKELY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           [EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] NO FIRST AID IS ANTICIPATED


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. COVER WITH ABSORENT MATERIAL. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL. CLEAN UP RESIDUE WITH AN APPROPRIATE ORGANIC SOLVENT. PLACE IN METAL CONTAINER. SEAL THE CONTAINER. AVOID CONTACT WITH WATER 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE AT ROOM TEMPS. KEEP CONTAINER DRY. KEEP CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE 
Other Precautions                        NR


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS ARE ABOVE TLVS USE NIOSH/OSHA APPROVED HALF MASK ORGANIC VAPRO WITH DUST/MIST PREFILTER, FULL FACE ORGANIC VAPOR WITH DUST/MIST PREFILTER 
Ventilation                              USE WITH APPROPRIATE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA 
Protective Gloves                        GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection                           WEAR VENTED GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               NR
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH EXPOSED AREAS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         12.5168
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         1500


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          METHYL NONAFLUOROISOBUTYL ETHER (50-70%)
CAS Number                               163702087
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  70
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          METHYL NONAFLUOROBUTYL ETHER (30-50%)
CAS Number                               163702076
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  50