Guanidine Thiocyanate

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %

Environmental hazards

Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust or mists. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.