EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.Hygroscopic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause moderate eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic
exposure may cause thyroid damage: thyroid enlargement, decrease in
metabolic rate, and hypothyroidism.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, "alcohol resistant" foam, or carbon
dioxide.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only with adequate
ventilation.
Storage:
Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Dark room.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure,
local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use
a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.5-6.0 in 5% sol.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 149 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: 190 deg C ( 374.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: 190 deg C
Solubility in water: Freely Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.305 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: NH4SCN
Molecular Weight: 76.12
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May decompose when
exposed to light.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation, moisture, excess light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, brass, copper, iron.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur,
carbon dioxide, ammonia and/or derivatives.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1762-95-4: XK7875000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Safety Phrases:
S50A Do not mix with acids.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1762-95-4: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
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None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 1762-95-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 1762-95-4: OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 5 mg/m3
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