MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
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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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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
8.2.4 Prevention of Swallowing
Not an expected route of exposure.
8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
None Established
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Physical Form:
Odor, Color, Grade:
General Physical Form:
Autoignition temperature
Flash Point
Flammable Limits - LEL
Flammable Limits - UEL
Boiling point
Vapor Density
Vapor Pressure
Specific Gravity
pH
Melting point
Solubility In Water
Evaporation rate
Volatile Organic Compounds
Percent volatile
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents
Viscosity
Non-Woven Material
Odorless, white flat folded respirator with red headbands.
Solid
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
No Data Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable.
Materials and Conditions to Avoid: None known
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products
Substance Condition
Carbon monoxide During Combustion
Carbon dioxide During Combustion
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
Please contact the address listed on the first page of the MSDS for Toxicological Information on this material and/or its
components.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not determined.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION
Not determined.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Reclaim if feasible. Dispose of used product by the same method as recommended for the disposal of the
substance the respirator was used for.
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.
SECTION 14:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ID Number(s):
70-2007-3837-8
Please contact the emergency numbers listed on the first page of the MSDS for Transportation Information for this
material.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
US FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
311/312 Hazard Categories:
Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No
STATE REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask 1870 03/25/09
CHEMICAL INVENTORIES
This product is an article as defined by TSCA regulations, and is exempt from TSCA Inventory listing requirements.
Contact 3M for more information.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Contact 3M for more information.
This MSDS has been prepared to meet the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Hazard Classification
Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Special Hazards: None
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hazard ratings are designed for use by emergency response personnel to address the hazards that are
presented by short-term, acute exposure to a material under conditions of fire, spill, or similar emergencies. Hazard ratings are primarily based on the
inherent physical and toxic properties of the material but also include the toxic properties of combustion or decomposition products that are known to
be generated in significant quantities.
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