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                   FC-3283 FLUORINERT BRAND ELECTRONIC LIQUID
National Stock Number                    6810PFC3283
CAGE Code                                04963
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              187494
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
Emergency Phone                          (800) 364-3577
Information Phone                        800-364-3577

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   3M CENTER
City                                     ST PAUL
State                                    MN
Zip Code                                 55144-1000
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               08DEC99
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        NR
NRC License Number                       NR
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NR
Appearance/Odor                          COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID
Boiling Point                            123-133 C
Melting Point                            NR
Vapor Pressure                           14
Vapor Density                            18
Specific Gravity                         1.8
Decomposition Temperature                NR
Evaporation Rate                         <1.0 BU0AC=1
Solubility in Water                      NIL
Percent Volatiles by Volume              100
Chemical pH                              NR
Corrosion Rate                           NR
Container Pressure Code                  1
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       SCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    N/A
Upper Explosion Limit                    N/A
Extinguishing Media                      NONFLAMMABLE
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         WHEN FIRE FIGHTING CONDITIONS ARE SEVERE AND TOTAL THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OF THE PRODUCT IS POSSIBLE, WEAR SCBA AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING THE PROD
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           EXPOSURE TO EXTREME HEAT CAN GIVE RISE TO THERMAL DECOMPOSITION


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            NR
Materials to Avoid                       FINELY DIVIDED ACTIVE METALS, ALKALI AND ALKALINE EARTH METALS
Hazardous Polymerization                 NR
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       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       "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES, SKIN, OR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AT ROOM TEMP CONDITIONS. THIS ASSESSMENT DOES NOT ACCOUNT FOR CONTAMINANTS FROM PRODUCT USE. THE SUGGESTED FIRST AID MEASURES ARE BASIC FIRST AID MEASURES FOR REMOVAL OF FOREIGN MATERIALS FROM THE SKIN AND/OR EYES 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NR
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NR
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NR
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES: REDNESS, SWELLING, PAIN, SWELLING; SKIN: IRRITATING, REDNESS, SWELLING, ITCHING; INHAL: NOT EXPECTED; INGEST: NO ADVERSE HEALTH AFFECTS ARE EXPECTED FROM SWALLOWING 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NR
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES: FLUSH W/ LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, GET IMMED MEDICAL ATTEN; SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA W/ SOAP & WATER; INHAL: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR IF SIGNS/SYMPTOMS CONTINUE, CALL A DR; INGEST: NO NEED FOR FIRST AID IS ANTICIPATED


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       OBSERVE PRECAUSTIONS FROM OTHER SECTIONS. IAW GOOD INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE, PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR LARGE SPILLS OR IN CONFINED SPACES. COLLECT SPILLED MATERIAL WITH AN ABSORBENT. PLACE IN A APPROVED CONTAINER 
Neutralizing Agent                       NR
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IAW FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE UNDER NORMAL WAREHOUSE CONDITIONS 
Other Precautions                        NO SMOKING: SMOKING WHILE USING THIS PRODUCT CAN RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE TOBACCO AND/OR SMOKE AND LEAD TO THE FORMATION OF THE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MENTIONED


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS
Ventilation                              USE W/ APPROP LOCAL EXHST VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN LEVELS OF THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS BELOW THEIR EXPOSR
Protective Gloves                        ARE NOT REQUIRED
Eye Protection                           "AS A GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE"
Other Protective Equipment               NR
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS AFTER USE
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NR
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR ACUTE OR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       11
Unit of Measure                          LB


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          PERFLUORO COMPOUNDS
CAS Number                               86508421
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100