1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-[hexyl[(nonafluorobutyl)sulfonyl]amino]-2-hydroxy-, Monoammonium Salt

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Emergency measure - Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, get

medical attention.

Emergency measure - Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at

least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention.

Emergency measure - Skin: Wash affected area with soap and water. If signs/symptoms

develop, get medical attention.

Emergency measure - Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by medical

personnel. Give victim two glasses of water.  Never give

anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  Get medical

attention.

Fire-fighting measures

Recommended extinguishing agent: Non-combustible. Choose material suitable for surrounding

fire.

Product arising from burning: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Substance:                          Condition:

Carbonyl Fluoride                   During Combustion

Carbon monoxide                     During Combustion

Carbon dioxide                      During Combustion

Ammonium Fluoride                   During Combustion

Hydrogen Fluoride                   During Combustion

Toxic Vapor, Gas, Particulate       During Combustion

Hazardous Decomposition:  Hydrogen fluoride has an ACGIH

Threshold Limit Value of 3 parts per million (as fluoride)

as a Ceiling Limit and an OSHA PEL of 3 ppm of fluoride as

an eight hour Time-Weighted Average and 6 ppm of fluoride as

a Short Term Exposure Limit. The odor threshold for HF is

0.04 ppm, providing good warning properties for exposure.

Product determined by test: N

Protective equipment: Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Exposure to extreme heat can give rise to thermal

decomposition. Wear full protective equipment (Bunker Gear)

and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Accidental release measures

Emergency measures in case of spillage: Observe precautions from other sections. Call 3M- HELPS line

(1-800-364-3577) for more information on handling and

managing the spill.  Ventilate the area with fresh air.

Collect as much of the spilled material as possible.  Clean

up residue with detergent and water.  Place in a closed

container approved for transportation by appropriate

authorities. Dispose of collected material as soon as

possible.

Waste Disposal Method:

Reclaim if feasible. Dispose of waste product in a facility

permitted to accept chemical waste. As a disposal

alternative, incinerate in an industrial or commercial

facility in the presence of a combustible material.

Combustion products will include HF. Facility must be

capable of handling halogenated materials.

Handling and storage

Handling: Avoid eye contact with dust or airborne particles.  Avoid

skin contact.  Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this

product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water.

Do not breathe thermal decomposition products.  Avoid eye

contact with vapors, mists, or spray.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Provide appropriate local exhaust when product is heated.

For those situations where the fluid 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.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

- Eye/Face Protection:

Avoid eye contact. The following eye protection(s) are

recommended: Indirect Vented Goggles.

- Skin Protection:

Avoid skin contact.

Select and use gloves and/or protective clothing to prevent

skin contact based on the results of an exposure assessment.

Consult with your glove and/or protective clothing

manufacturer for selection of appropriate compatible

materials.

Gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended:

Neoprene, Nitrile Rubber, Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl

Alcohol.

- Respiratory Protection:

Avoid breathing of vapors created during extrusion or

processing at elevated temperatures.

Select one of the following NIOSH approved respirators based

on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance

with OSHA regulations: Fullface supplied-air respirator,

Half facepiece or fullface air-purifying respirator with

organic vapor cartridges and N95 particulate prefilters.

Consult the current 3M Respiratory Selection Guide for

additional information or call 1-800-243-4630 for 3M

technical assistance.

- Prevention of Swallowing:

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash

exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water.

Storage: Store away from heat.  Store out of direct sunlight.

Packaging of the substance and or preparation: Product will be packaged in HDPE containers (typically

100mL, 4L, and 20L sizes). Product can be safely packaged

in glass containers as well.

Formulated etching & cleaning solutions will be packaged in

high density polyethylene containers up to 55 gallons.

Transport information

Shipping

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Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Transport: Not regulated.

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Stability and reactivity

Danger other than fire: None known.

Chemical reaction with water: Not applicable.

Dust explosion: Not applicable.

Dust explosion determined by test: N

Disposal considerations

Industry - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Product is used in extremely low quantities and in an

environment not conducive to reclamation, thus recovery and

recycling are not practical.

Industry - Possibility of neutralisation: Not applicable.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Incineration of the product as-sold is viable.  Most

properly operating incinerators reach a temperature (~926 C

or 1700 F) and have a retention time (3 seconds or more)

sufficient for complete destruction.  It is recommended that

this material be slowly metered to an incinerator that is

properly equipped with flu gas scrubbers, as HF will be

generated during combustion.  The material could also be

sent to a chemical waste facility for disposal.  Once

diluted for use, the preparation becomes a poor candidate

for incineration due to the large volume of water.  Disposal

must be in compliance with all applicable federal, state,

and local regulations.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - water purification: The release of the preparation to wastewater treatment is

unlikely to exhibit significant environmental impact, nor

would it be expected to disrupt the operation of properly

operating wastewater treatment systems.  Concentrations

discharged to wastewater are very low (estimated at << 1

ppm), and are expected to ultimately degrade to

perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS).  3M's research and

experience indicate that reclamation through some physical

or chemical means (e.g., filtering, precipitating, etc.) at

these concentrations is not a viable option.

Industry - Possibility of destruction - other: None.

Public at large - Possibility of recovery/recycling: Not applicable as the substance will not be available for

the public at large.

Public at large - Possibility of neutralisation: Not applicable as the substance will not be available for

the public at large.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction: controlled discharge: Not applicable as the substance will not be available for

the public at large.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction - incineration: Not applicable as the substance will not be available for

the public at large.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction - water purification: Not applicable as the substance will not be available for

the public at large.

Public at large - Possibility of destruction - others: Not applicable as the substance will not be available for

the public at large.