Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
62-56-6
Name of the chemical
Thiourea; thiocarbamide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-01-26
Product name
DEGAFAS , DEGAFAS AS , REDUCING AGENT F, DEPILORTM, (THIOUREADIOXIDE)
Product Synonyms
FAS, Formamidinesulfinic acid, Aminoiminomethane Sulfinic acid
CAS No.
1758-73-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This material is a reducing agent used primarily in the production of bleached recycled pulp it is also effective in the bleaching of stone ground-wood, pressurized ground-wood
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Company Information
company name
DEGAFAS , DEGAFAS AS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H251, H302, H315, H319, H335, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H251
Self-heating; may catch fire
H302
Harmful if swallowed
H315
Causes skin irritation
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
H402
Harmful to aquatic life
H412
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA ***** Emergency Overview ***** Highly succeptible to decomposition generating sulfur dioxide, ammonia, sulfinic acid and carbon dioxide if exposed to humidity and heat above 50°C. May irritate digestive tract, upper respiratory tract, eyes and skin.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H251 Self-heating: may catch fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/ gas/ mist vapors/ 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 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P413 Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? Ibs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? OF. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
- none
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion, Inhalation Target Organs: Skin, eyes, upper respiratory tract Acute Effects Inhalation: May cause irritation to the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, sore throat and shortness Shortness of of breath. Eye: May cause irritation, redness and pain Skin: skin irritant when moisture is present. Ingestion: May cause irritation to the digestive tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness and headache.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Chronic exposure may aggravate pre-existing conditions to to include diseases of the skin, eyes and respiratory
Potential chronic health
Thiox
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1), H251 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 HMIS H 2 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 F 0 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 R 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 PPEt Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412 tSec.8