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Safety Data Sheet
Copyright,2018,3M Company.
All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this information for the purpose of properly utilizing 3M products is
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Document Group:
20-0405-9
Version Number:
13.00
Issue Date:
05/21/18
Supercedes Date:
01/19/18
SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Product identifier
3M™ Novec ™ Contact Cleaner
Product Identification Numbers
ID Number
UPC
ID Number
UPC
98-0212-3293-3
0-00-51135-71699-1
98-0212-3329-5
0-00-51135-71737-0
98-0212-3337-8
98-0212-3459-0
0-00-51135-71874-2
1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use
Recommended use
Contact Cleaner
Restrictions on use
For Industrial Use only. Not intended for consumer sale or use. Not intended for use as a medical device or drug.
1.3. Supplier’s details
MANUFACTURER:
3M
DIVISION:
Electronics Materials Solutions Division
ADDRESS:
3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000, USA
Telephone:
1-888-3M HELPS (1-888-364-3577)
1.4. Emergency telephone number
1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1. Hazard classification
Gas Under Pressure: Liquefied gas.
2.2. Label elements
Signal word
Warning
Symbols
Gas cylinder |
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Pictograms
Hazard Statements
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Precautionary Statements
Storage:
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredient
C.A.S. No.
% by Wt
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
163702-08-7
50 - 70
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
163702-07-6
30 - 50
Carbon Dioxide
124-38-9
1 - 5
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation:
No need for first aid is anticipated.
Skin Contact:
No need for first aid is anticipated.
Eye Contact:
No need for first aid is anticipated.
If Swallowed:
No need for first aid is anticipated.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
See Section 11.1. Information on toxicological effects.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment required
Not applicable
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Suitable extinguishing media
Material will not burn. Use a fire fighting agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Closed containers exposed to heat from fire may build pressure and explode. Exposure to extreme heat can give rise to
thermal decomposition.
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5.3. Special protective actions for fire-fighters
When fire fighting conditions are severe and total thermal decomposition of the product is possible, wear full protective
clothing, including helmet, self-contained, positive pressure or pressure demand breathing apparatus, bunker coat and pants,
bands around arms, waist and legs, face mask, and protective covering for exposed areas of the head.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Evacuate area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ventilate the area with fresh air.
For large spill, or spills in confined spaces, provide mechanical ventilation to disperse or exhaust vapors, in accordance with
good industrial hygiene practice. Refer to other sections of this SDS for information regarding physical and health hazards,
respiratory protection, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
If possible, seal leaking container. Place leaking containers in a well-ventilated area, preferably an operating exhaust hood, or
if necessary outdoors on an impermeable surface until appropriate packaging for the leaking container or its contents is
available. Contain spill. Working from around the edges of the spill inward, cover with bentonite, vermiculite, or
commercially available inorganic absorbent material. Mix in sufficient absorbent until it appears dry. Remember, adding
an absorbent material does not remove a physical, health, or environmental hazard. Collect as much of the spilled material
as possible. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. Clean up residue with an
appropriate solvent selected by a qualified and authorized person. Ventilate the area with fresh air. Read and follow safety
precautions on the solvent label and SDS. Seal the container. Dispose of collected material as soon as possible in
accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Do not breathe thermal decomposition products. Avoid skin contact with hot material. For industrial or professional use
only. Store work clothes separately from other clothing, food and tobacco products. Do not pierce or burn, even after
use. No smoking: Smoking while using this product can result in contamination of the tobacco and/or smoke and lead to the
formation of hazardous decomposition products.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities
Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50C/122F. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-
ventilated place. Store away from strong bases.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
If a component is disclosed in section 3 but does not appear in the table below, an occupational exposure limit is not available
for the component.
Ingredient
C.A.S. No.
Agency
Limit type
Additional Comments
Carbon Dioxide
124-38-9
ACGIH
TWA:5000 ppm;STEL:30000
ppm
Carbon Dioxide
124-38-9
OSHA
TWA:9000 mg/m3(5000 ppm)
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
163702-07-
6
AIHA
TWA:750 ppm
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
163702-08-
7
AIHA
TWA:750 ppm
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ACGIH : American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
AIHA : American Industrial Hygiene Association
CMRG : Chemical Manufacturer's Recommended Guidelines
OSHA : United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA: Time-Weighted-Average
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
CEIL: Ceiling
8.2. Exposure controls
8.2.1. Engineering controls
Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated. For those situations where the material might be exposed to
extreme overheating due to misuse or equipment failure, use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation sufficient to maintain
levels of thermal decomposition products below their exposure guidelines. Do not remain in area where available oxygen
may be reduced. Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below
relevant Exposure Limits and/or control dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory
protection equipment.
8.2.2. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Select and use eye/face protection to prevent contact based on the results of an exposure assessment. The following eye/face
protection(s) are recommended:
Full Face Shield
Indirect Vented Goggles
Skin/hand protection
No chemical protective gloves are required.
Respiratory protection
During heating:
Use a positive pressure supplied-air respirator if there is a potential for over exposure from an uncontrolled release,
exposure levels are not known, or under any other circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide
adequate protection.
Thermal hazards
Wear heat insulating gloves when handling hot material to prevent thermal burns.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
General Physical Form:
Liquid
Specific Physical Form:
Aerosol
Odor, Color, Grade:
Clear, Colorless, Liquid with Slight Ethereal Odor, Contents
Under Pressure
Odor threshold
No Data Available
pH
Not Applicable
Melting point
Not Applicable
Boiling Point
61 ºC
Flash Point
No flash point
Evaporation rate
49 [Ref Std:BUOAC=1]
Flammability (solid, gas)
Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(LEL)
No Data Available
Flammable Limits(UEL)
No Data Available
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Vapor Pressure
200 mmHg [@ 25 ºC] [Details:Internal Pressure for Aerosol Can
is approximately 75 psig @25C]
Vapor Density
8.6 [Ref Std:AIR=1]
Density
1.52 g/ml
Specific Gravity
1.52 [@ 20 ºC] [Ref Std:WATER=1]
Solubility In Water
< 12 ppm
Solubility- non-water
No Data Available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/ water
No Data Available
Autoignition temperature
405 ºC [Details:per ASTM E659-84 method]
Decomposition temperature
No Data Available
Viscosity
0.6 centipoise
Molecular weight
No Data Available
Volatile Organic Compounds
[Details:Exempt]
Percent volatile
100 %
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents
[Details:Exempt]
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity
This material may be reactive with certain agents under certain conditions - see the remaining headings in this section.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None known.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong bases
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Substance
Condition
Hydrogen Fluoride
At Elevated Temperatures - extreme condition of
heat
Perfluoroisobutylene (PFIB)
At Elevated Temperatures - extreme condition of
heat
If the product is exposed to extreme condition of heat from misuse or equipment failure, toxic decomposition products that
include hydrogen fluoride and perfluoroisobutylene can occur.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
The information below may not be consistent with the material classification in Section 2 if specific ingredient
classifications are mandated by a competent authority. In addition, toxicological data on ingredients may not be
reflected in the material classification and/or the signs and symptoms of exposure, because an ingredient may be
present below the threshold for labeling, an ingredient may not be available for exposure, or the data may not be
relevant to the material as a whole.
11.1. Information on Toxicological effects
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
Based on test data and/or information on the components, this material may produce the following health effects:
Inhalation:
No health effects are expected.
Skin Contact:
Contact with the skin during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Eye Contact:
Contact with the eyes during product use is not expected to result in significant irritation.
Ingestion:
No known health effects.
Toxicological Data
If a component is disclosed in section 3 but does not appear in a table below, either no data are available for that endpoint or
the data are not sufficient for classification.
Acute Toxicity
Name
Route
Species
Value
Overall product
Ingestion
No data available; calculated ATE >5,000 mg/kg
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Dermal
LD50 estimated to be > 5,000 mg/kg
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Inhalation-
Vapor (4
hours)
Rat
LC50 > 1,000 mg/l
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Ingestion
Rat
LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Dermal
LD50 estimated to be > 5,000 mg/kg
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Inhalation-
Vapor (4
hours)
Rat
LC50 > 1,000 mg/l
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Ingestion
Rat
LD50 > 5,000 mg/kg
Carbon Dioxide
Inhalation-
Gas (4
hours)
Rat
LC50 > 53,000 ppm
ATE = acute toxicity estimate
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Name
Species
Value
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Rabbit
No significant irritation
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Rabbit
No significant irritation
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation
Name
Species
Value
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Rabbit
No significant irritation
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Rabbit
No significant irritation
Skin Sensitization
Name
Species
Value
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Guinea
pig
Not classified
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Guinea
pig
Not classified
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Respiratory Sensitization
For the component/components, either no data are currently available or the data are not sufficient for classification.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
Name
Route
Value
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
In Vitro
Not mutagenic
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
In vivo
Not mutagenic
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
In Vitro
Not mutagenic
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
In vivo
Not mutagenic
Carcinogenicity
For the component/components, either no data are currently available or the data are not sufficient for classification.
Reproductive Toxicity
Reproductive and/or Developmental Effects
Name
Route
Value
Species
Test Result
Exposure
Duration
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Inhalation
Not classified for female reproduction
Rat
NOAEL 129
mg/l
1 generation
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Inhalation
Not classified for male reproduction
Rat
NOAEL 129
mg/l
1 generation
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl Ether
Inhalation
Not classified for development
Rat
NOAEL 307
mg/l
during
gestation
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Inhalation
Not classified for female reproduction
Rat
NOAEL 129
mg/l
1 generation
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Inhalation
Not classified for male reproduction
Rat
NOAEL 129
mg/l
1 generation
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl Ether
Inhalation
Not classified for development
Rat
NOAEL 307
mg/l
during
gestation
Carbon Dioxide
Inhalation
Not classified for male reproduction
Mouse
LOAEL
350,000 ppm
not available
Carbon Dioxide
Inhalation
Not classified for development
Rat
LOAEL
60,000 ppm
24 hours
Target Organ(s)
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - single exposure
Name
Route
Target Organ(s)
Value
Species
Test Result
Exposure
Duration
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
nervous system
Not classified
Dog
LOAEL 913
mg/l
10 minutes
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
cardiac sensitization
Not classified
Dog
NOAEL 913
mg/l
10 minutes
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
nervous system
Not classified
Dog
LOAEL 913
mg/l
10 minutes
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
cardiac sensitization
Not classified
Dog
NOAEL 913
mg/l
10 minutes
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - repeated exposure
Name
Route
Target Organ(s)
Value
Species
Test Result
Exposure
Duration
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
liver
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL 155
mg/l
13 weeks
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
bone, teeth, nails,
and/or hair
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL 129
mg/l
11 weeks
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
heart | skin |
endocrine system |
gastrointestinal tract
| hematopoietic
system | immune
system | muscles |
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL 155
mg/l
13 weeks
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nervous system |
eyes | kidney and/or
bladder | respiratory
system
Methyl Nonafluoroisobutyl
Ether
Ingestion
endocrine system |
liver | heart |
hematopoietic
system | immune
system | nervous
system | eyes |
kidney and/or
bladder | respiratory
system
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL
1,000
mg/kg/day
28 days
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
liver
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL 155
mg/l
13 weeks
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
bone, teeth, nails,
and/or hair
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL 129
mg/l
11 weeks
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl
Ether
Inhalation
heart | skin |
endocrine system |
gastrointestinal tract
| hematopoietic
system | immune
system | muscles |
nervous system |
eyes | kidney and/or
bladder | respiratory
system
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL 155
mg/l
13 weeks
Methyl Nonafluorobutyl
Ether
Ingestion
endocrine system |
liver | heart |
hematopoietic
system | immune
system | nervous
system | eyes |
kidney and/or
bladder | respiratory
system
Not classified
Rat
NOAEL
1,000
mg/kg/day
28 days
Carbon Dioxide
Inhalation
heart | bone, teeth,
nails, and/or hair |
liver | nervous
system | kidney
and/or bladder |
respiratory system
Not classified
Rat
LOAEL
60,000 ppm
166 days
Aspiration Hazard
For the component/components, either no data are currently available or the data are not sufficient for classification.
Please contact the address or phone number listed on the first page of the SDS for additional toxicological information
on this material and/or its components.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Ecotoxicological information
Please contact the address or phone number listed on the first page of the SDS for additional ecotoxicological information on this material
and/or its components.
Chemical fate information
Please contact the address or phone number listed on the first page of the SDS for additional chemical fate information on this material
and/or its components.
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1. Disposal methods
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Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with the local/regional/national/international regulations.
Prior to disposal, consult all applicable authorities and regulations to insure proper classification. Dispose of waste product in
a permitted industrial waste facility. Facility must be capable of handling aerosol cans. Combustion products will include
halogen acid (HCl/HF/HBr). Facility must be capable of handling halogenated materials. Empty and clean product
containers may be disposed as non-hazardous waste. Consult your specific regulations and service providers to determine
available options and requirements.
EPA Hazardous Waste Number (RCRA): Not regulated
SECTION 14: Transport Information
For Transport Information, please visit http://3M.com/Transportinfo or call 1-800-364-3577 or 651-737-6501.
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1. US Federal Regulations
Contact 3M for more information.
EPCRA 311/312 Hazard Classifications:
Physical Hazards
Gas under pressure
Health Hazards
Not applicable
15.2. State Regulations
Contact 3M for more information.
15.3. Chemical Inventories
The components of this material are in compliance with the China "Measures on Environmental Management of New
Chemical Substance". Certain restrictions may apply. Contact the selling division for additional information.
The components of this product are in compliance with the chemical notification requirements of TSCA. All required
components of this product are listed on the active portion of the TSCA Inventory.
Contact 3M for more information.
15.4. International Regulations
Contact 3M for more information.
This SDS has been prepared to meet the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
SECTION 16: Other information
NFPA Hazard Classification
Health: 3 Flammability: 1 Instability: 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
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the toxic properties of combustion or decomposition products that are known to be generated in significant quantities.
The NFPA Health code of 3 is due to emergency situations where the material may thermally decompose and release
Hydrogen Fluoride and Perfluoroisobutylene (PFIB). During normal use conditions, please reference Section 2 and Section
11 of the SDS for additional health hazard information.
HMIS Hazard Classification
Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Physical Hazard: 0 Personal Protection: X - See PPE section.
Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS® IV) hazard ratings are designed to inform employees of chemical hazards
in the workplace. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of the material under expected conditions of normal use
and are not intended for use in emergency situations. HMIS® IV ratings are to be used with a fully implemented HMIS® IV
program. HMIS® is a registered mark of the American Coatings Association (ACA).
Document Group:
20-0405-9
Version Number:
13.00
Issue Date:
05/21/18
Supercedes Date:
01/19/18
Reason for Reissue
Conversion to GHS format SDS.
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