MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
Material Safety Data Sheet
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This material safety data sheet (MSDS) is provided as a courtesy in response to a customer request. This product is not regulated
under, and a MSDS is not required for this product by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) because,
when used as recommended or under ordinary conditions, it should not present a health and safety hazard. However, use or
processing of the product not in accordance with the product's recommendations or not under ordinary conditions may affect the
performance of the product and may present potential health and safety hazards.
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870
3M
DIVISION:
Infection Prevention Division
3M Center
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
Issue Date:
Supercedes Date:
Document Group:
Product Use:
Intended Use: Respiratory protection
03/25/09
01/28/08
19-1704-6
SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS
Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt
Polypropylene Unknown 40 - 72
Polyisoprene Unknown 7 - 13
Aluminum Unknown 7 - 13
Polyurethane Unknown 5 - 10
Steel Unknown 3 - 7
Adhesive Unknown 0.1 - 1
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
Specific Physical Form: Non-Woven Material
Odor, Color, Grade: Odorless, white flat folded respirator with red headbands.
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.
3.2 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.
3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
Not determined.
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
Flash Point
Flammable Limits - LEL
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Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
Flammable Limits - UEL
OSHA Flammability Classification:
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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 equipment (Bunker Gear) and a self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA).
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: Not applicable.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 HANDLING
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.
7.2 STORAGE
Not applicable.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Not applicable.
8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
8.2.1 Eye/Face Protection
Not applicable.
8.2.2 Skin Protection
Not applicable.
8.2.3 Respiratory Protection
Not Applicable
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