MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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obtained from 3M, and (2) neither the copy nor the original is resold or otherwise distributed with the intention of earning a profit
thereon.
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 recommendatio ns 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
PRODUCT NAME: 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber AdhesiveSeries (255, 351, 353,
355, 369, 371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783,
3785, 3875)
MANUFACTURER: 3M
DIVISION: Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division
ADDRESS: 3M Center, St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1 -800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501 (24 hours)
Issue Date: 02/29/12
Supercedes Date: 08/19/10
Document Group:26-0526-9
Product Use:
Specific Use: Box Sealing Tapes
Intended Use: Industrial use
3M Tartan Box Sealing Tape 369 (Clear and Tan)
3M Scotch Box Sealing Tape 351, 353, 371, 372 and 373 (various colors)
3M Scotch Box Sealing Tape 3073
3M Scotch Cold Temperature Box Sealing Tape 3331
3M Scotch High Performance Cold Temperature Box Sealing Tape 3723
3M Scotch High Tack Box Sealing Tape 3743 (Clear and Tan)
3M Scotch Industrial Cold Temperature Box Sealing Tape 3721
3M Scotch Industrial Continuous Taping System Tape 3781, 3782, 3783 and 3785
3M Scotch Packadge Sealing Tape 255
3M Scotch Printed Message Box Sealing Tape 3732 and 3734
3M Scotch Superior Performance Box Sealing Tape 355, 375 and 3875 (Clear and Tan)
3M Scotch Security Message Box Sealing Tape 3779
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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SECTION 2: INGREDIENTS
Ingredient C.A.S. No. % by Wt
Film Backing None 50 -99
Rubber Adhesive Trade Secret 1 -49
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Specific Physical Form: Roll of Tape
Odor, Color, Grade: paper, polyester or polypropylene tape with rubber adhesive, various colors and printing
General Physical Form: Solid
Immediate health, physical, and environmental hazards: The environmental properties of this product present a low
environmental hazard. 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.
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: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention. No need for first aid is
anticipated.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention . 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
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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Autoignition temperature Not Applicable
Flash Point Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(LEL) Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(UEL) 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. No unusual fire or explosion hazards are anticipated.
Note: See STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (SECTION 10) for hazardous combustion and thermal decomposition
information.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not applicable.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Not applicable.
Clean-up methods
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.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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8.2.2 Skin Protection
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Gloves not normally required.
8.2.3 Respiratory Protection
Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection.
8.2.4 Preventionof Swallowing
Not an expected route of exposure.
8.3 EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
None Established
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Physical Form: Roll of Tape
Odor, Color, Grade: paper, polyester or polypropylene tape with rubber adhesive, various
colors and printing
General Physical Form: Solid
Autoignition temperature Not Applicable
Flash Point Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(LEL) Not Applicable
Flammable Limits(UEL) Not Applicable
Boiling Point Not Applicable
Density Not Applicable
Vapor Density Not Applicable
Vapor Pressure Not Applicable
Specific Gravity Not Applicable
pH Not Applicable
Melting point Not Applicable
Solubility in Water Nil
Evaporation rate Not Applicable
Volatile Organic Compounds Not Applicable
Percent volatile Not Applicable
VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents Not Applicable
Viscosity Not Applicable
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:Stable.
Materials and Conditions to Avoid:
10.1 Conditions to avoid
None known
10.2 Materials to avoid
None known
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition or By-Products
SubstanceCondition
Hydrocarbons During Combustion
Carbon monoxide During Combustion
Carbon dioxide During Combustion
Hazardous Decomposition: Under recommended usage conditions, hazardous decomposition products are not expected. Hazardous
decomposition products may occur as a result of oxidation, heating, or reaction with another material.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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. Not applicable.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION
Not determined. Not applicable.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Reclaim if feasible. If product can’t be reclaimed, dispose of waste product in a sanitary landfill.
Alternatively, incinerate the waste product in an industrial, commercial, or municipal incinerator. Dispose of waste product in a
sanitary landfill. As a disposal alternative, incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility.
Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.
SECTION 14:TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not regulated per U.S. DOT, IATA or IMO.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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These transportation classifications are provided as a customer service. As the shipper YOU remain responsible for
complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including proper transportation classification and packaging.3M
transportation classifications are based on product formulation, packaging, 3M policies and 3M understanding of applicable
current regulations. 3M does not guarantee the accuracy of this classification information. This information applies only to
transportation classification and notthe packaging, labeling, or marking requirements.The original 3M package is certified
for U.S. ground shipment only. If you are shipping by air or ocean, the package may not meet applicable regulatory
requirements.
SECTION 15: REGULATORY IN FORMATION
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.
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.
Revision Changes:
Section 1: Product name was modified.
Section 1: Product use information was modified.
Section 16: Disclaimer (second paragraph) was modified.
Section 5: Unusual fire and explosion hazard information was modified.
Section 8: Eye/face protection phrase was modified.
Section 10: Hazardous decomposition or by-products table was modified.
Section 13: Waste disposal method information was modified.
Section 14: Transportation legal text was modified.
Page Heading: Productname was modified.
Section 9: Density information was modified.
Section 9: Vapor density value was modified.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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Section 9: Vapor pressure value was modified.
Section 9: Boiling point information was modified.
Section 5: Flammable limits (UE) information was modified.
Section 5: Flammable limits (LEL) information was modified.
Section 5: Autoignition temperature information was modified.
Section 5: Flash point information was modified.
Section 9: Property description for optional properties was modified.
Section 9: Specific gravity information was modified.
Section 9: pH information was modified.
Section 9: Melting point information was modified.
Section 9: Solubility in water text was modified.
Section 9: Flash point information was modified.
Section 9: Flammable limits (LEL) information was modified.
Section 9: Flammable limits (UEL) information was modified.
Section 9: Autoignition temperature information was modified.
Section 2: Product identification comment was modified.
Section 12: Ecotoxicological phrase was modified.
Section 12: Chemical Fate phrase was modified.
Section 2: Ingredient table was modified.
Section 6: 6.2. Environmental precautions heading was modified.
Section 6: 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures heading was modified.
Section 4: First aid for eye contact -decontamination -was added.
Section 4: First aid for eye contact -medical assistance -was added.
Section 4: First aid for skin contact -decontamination -was added.
Section 4: First aid for skin contact -medical assistance -was added.
Section 16: Web address was added.
Section 8: Hand protection information was added.
Section 1: Address was added.
Copyright was added.
Company logo was added.
Telephone header wa s added.
Company Telephone was added.
Section 1: Emergency phone information was added.
Section 1: Emergency phone information was deleted.
Company Logo was deleted.
Copyright was deleted.
Section 16: Web address heading was deleted.
Section 1: Address line 1 was deleted.
Section 1: Address line 2 was deleted.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 3M Scotch and Tartan Box Sealing Tapes -Rubber Adhesive Series (255, 351, 353, 355, 369,
371, 372, 373, 375, 3073, 3331, 3721, 3723, 3732, 3734, 3779, 3781, 3782, 3783, 3785, 3875) 02/29/12
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