General Information
Revision date
2024-07-22
Product name
Potassium Thiocyanate
CAS No.
333-20-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Investigations
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Company Information
company name
ECP Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312+H332, H318, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312+H332
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 3)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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/ doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 3)
