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1 ======================================================================== SAFETY DATA SHEET ======================================================================== Document id : Issue date : 16/04/2008 Version : 2.01 Supersedes date : 27/03/ IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING 1.1 Tradename: 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths 1.2 Intended Use of Product: Medical product to immobilise broken bones M Product ID: JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH , JH Contact Address: 3M UK PLC 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8HT 3M Ireland 3M House, Adelphi Centre, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin 1.5 Address and Emergency Contact Number: tox.uk@mmm.com +44 (0) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Risk Phrases: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient name and classification CAS number Percentage Glass fibre yarn Propane-1,2-diol, propoxylated EU Number: NLP

2 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths 2 Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate EU Number: EINECS EU Classification: Xn: R20; Xi: R36/37/38; R42/43 EU Nota: 2, C 4,4'-Methylenediphenyl diisocyanate, oligomers EU Number: NLP Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol Colourant --- < 2 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol < 0.5 EU Number: EINECS EU Classification: EU-3M classified(n; R:50/53) 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES 4.1 Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. If signs/symptoms persist, get medical attention. 4.2 Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water. Get medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. 4.3 Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If signs/symptoms develop, get medical attention. 4.4 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. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES 5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media: DO NOT USE WATER. Use fire extinguishers with class B extinguishing agents (e.g. dry chemical, carbon dioxide). 5.2 Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Not specified. 5.3 Exposure Hazards: 5.4 Combustion Products from Fire: 5.5 Fire-Fighting Procedures: Wear full protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus. 5.6 Special Instructions:

3 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths 3 Not applicable. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1 Personal Precautions: Please observe precautions from other sections of this Safety Data Sheet. 6.2 Methods for Cleaning up: Evacuate unprotected and untrained personnel from hazard area. The spill should be cleaned up by qualified personnel. Ventilate the area with fresh air. Collect as much of the spilled material as possible. Clean up residue with an appropriate solvent selected by a qualified and authorised person. Ventilate the area with fresh air. Read and follow safety precautions on the solvent label and MSDS. Collect the resulting residue containing solution. Place in a closed container approved for transportation by appropriate authorities. Dispose of collected material as soon as possible. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling: Not specified. 7.2 Precautions for Safe Storage: Store in a dry place. Store between 4.4 C and 26.6 C. - Incompatible Materials/Conditions: Store away from heat. Store out of direct sunlight. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1 Recommended Ventilation: Use in a well-ventilated area. Use general dilution ventilation and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne exposures to below Occupational Exposure Limits. If ventilation is not adequate, use respiratory protection equipment. 8.2 Exposure Limits: Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate ( ) HSE WEL TWA: 0.02 mg/m3 (as NCO) (asthma) HSE WEL STEL: 0.07 mg/m3 (as NCO) (asthma) 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol ( ) HSE WEL TWA: 10 mg/m3 8.3 Exposure Controls:

4 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths Eye Protection: Avoid eye contact. Avoid eye contact with dust or airborne particles. The following should be worn alone or in combination, as appropriate, to prevent eye contact: Safety glasses with side shields. Indirect vented goggles Hand Protection: 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 Skin Protection: Not specified Respiratory Protection: Under normal use conditions, airborne exposures are not expected to be significant enough to require respiratory protection Ingestion: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water Special Instructions: See Product Insert for additional precaution statements. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - Appearance and Odour: Liquid resin impregnated on knit fiberglass tape with a slight odor in various colours. - ph: Not applicable - Boiling point/boiling range: Not applicable - Melting point/melting range: Not determined - Flash point: Not applicable - Autoflammability: Not determined - Flammable Limits - LEL: Not applicable - Flammable Limits - UEL: Not applicable - Vapour pressure: Not applicable - Water Solubility: Nil - Specific gravity: Not applicable

5 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths 5 - Vapour density: Not applicable - Volatile organic compounds: Not determined - Evaporation rate: Not applicable - Viscosity: Not applicable - Percent Volatile: Not applicable 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Stability and Reactivity: Stable. Hazardous polymerisation will not occur Conditions to Avoid: Product reacts with atmospheric moisture or water and may become unusable Materials to Avoid: Strong bases. Amines. Alcohols. Water Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Oxides of nitrogen. Hydrogen cyanide. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Effects from Eye Contact: - Moderate Eye Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and blurred or hazy vision Effects from Skin Contact: - Moderate Skin Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include localised redness, swelling, itching, and dryness. - Allergic Skin Reaction (non-photo induced): Signs/symptoms may include redness, swelling, blistering, and itching Effects from Inhalation: - Respiratory Tract Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. - Allergic Respiratory Reaction: Signs/symptoms may include difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, and tightness of chest. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause: - Respiratory Effects: Signs/symptoms may include cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, increased heart rate, bluish coloured skin (cyanosis), sputum production, changes in

6 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths 6 lung function tests, and/or respiratory failure Effects from Ingestion: - Gastrointestinal Irritation: Signs/symptoms may include abdominal pain, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Other Effects and Information: - Sensitisation Information: Persons previously sensitised to isocyanates may develop a cross-sensitisation reaction to other isocyanates. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1 Environmental Data: 12.2 Mobility in Soil and Water: 12.3 Persistence/Biodegradability: 12.4 Bioaccumulation Potential: 12.5 Ecotoxicity Data: 12.6 Ecofate Data: 12.7 Special statements for 2001/58/EC: One or more components of this product have significant known or predicted environmental hazards, but a conservative assessment indicates a low environmental risk. Intended use and proper disposal are unlikely to cause the environmentally hazardous component(s) to enter the environment in quantities or by routes that could cause the adverse environmental impacts. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 13.1 Product as Sold: Dispose of completely cured (or polymerised) wastes in a sanitary landfill. For larger quantities: incinerate in an industrial or commercial facility in the presence of a combustible material. 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 Product in Use:

7 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths Product after Use: 13.4 Product Packaging: 13.5 Potential for Recycling: 13.6 Special Instructions: Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION - UN number: Not restricted for transportation. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION Label Version Number: Symbol(s): Xn Harmful. Risk Phrases: R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R42/43 May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. Safety Phrases: S23A S24 S37 S45 3M 3M Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Contains isocyanates. See information supplied by manufacturer. Please read the package insert for additional precautionary warnings. Disclosable Ingredients: Diphenylmethane-4,4'-diisocyanate. 16 OTHER INFORMATION 16.1 Complete list of risk phrases:

8 3M Scotchcast Premium Casting Tape - 2, 3, 4, 5 inch widths 8 R20 R36 R37 R38 R42 R43 R50 R53 Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to eyes. Irritating to respiratory system. Irritating to skin. May cause sensitisation by inhalation. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment Limitations on Use of Product: For industrial or professional use only Reissue date/reason for reissue: Added 3M stock number Regulatory Information: The following UK Regulations as amended may affect the product as supplied: The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for supply) Regulations, as amended; The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) and use of Transportable Pressure Receptacles Regulations 1996, as amended; The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 as amended; The Special Waste Regulations 1996, as amended; The Environmental Protection Act, 1990, as amended; The Health and Safety at Work Act, 1974, as amended. The information on this Safety Data Sheet is based on our experience and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of publication, but we do not accept any liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from its use (except as required by law). The information may not be valid for any use not referred to in this Data Sheet or use of the product in combination with other materials. For these reasons, it is important that customers carry out their own test to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the product for their own intended applications.

Document id : Issue date : 03/10/2003 Version : 5.01 Supersedes date : 03/10/2003 Document status : Issued Format : 23

Document id : Issue date : 03/10/2003 Version : 5.01 Supersedes date : 03/10/2003 Document status : Issued Format : 23 3M UK PLC 3M CENTRE, CAIN RD, BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE RG12 8HT Tel: 01344 858000 ======================================================================== Kit MSDS ========================================================================