General Information
Revision date
2014-08-22
Product name
AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE
Product Synonyms
Ammonium Sulfocyanide, Ammonium rhodanide, Thiocyanic acid, ammonium
CAS No.
1762-95-4
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
