General Information
Revision date
2018-01-07
Product name
Sodium thiocyanate
CAS No.
540-72-7
supplier name
ACP Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
both supplier and
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ACP Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312+H332, H318, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Central nervous system, Cardiovascular system., Thyroid
WHMIS Classification
D1B Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic by inhalation. Toxic Effects D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Severe eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if P310 present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
2 * Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
