General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2020-12-11
Product name
Sodium thiocyanate
CAS No.
540-72-7
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312+H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Sensitivity to light. Hygroscopic. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Hygroscopic.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
