General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2020-02-18
Product name
Sodium Thiocyanate
CAS No.
540-72-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H319, H332, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard Classification
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. Collect spillage.
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. classified (HNOC)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 2 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment
