61882057_ MSDS.pdf

This is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for 3M™ Glass Bubbles, Types K and S, issued on October 29, 2024 (Version 122.42). The product is a lightweight filler composed of soda lime borosilicate glass (97-100% by weight) and synthetic amorphous crystalline-free silica (less than 3% by weight). It is supplied as a low-density fine powder with particles less than 100 microns and is classified as non-hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standards.

The product has minimal occupational exposure limits and does not require chemical protective gloves or special storage conditions. Recommended personal protective equipment includes safety glasses with side shields and, if needed based on exposure assessment, a half facepiece or full facepiece air-purifying respirator suitable for particulates. First aid measures are straightforward: remove from fresh air for inhalation exposure, wash with soap and water for skin contact, flush with water for eye contact, and rinse mouth if swallowed. The material is non-reactive and chemically stable under normal use conditions, with a melting point above 600°C. The product is not regulated for transportation under U.S. DOT, IATA, or IMO standards and carries an NFPA health rating of 1 with no flammability or instability hazards. Disposal should comply with local, regional, national, and international regulations, with consultation of applicable authorities recommended prior to disposal.