General Information
Revision date
2018-01-23
Product name
Ammonium thiocyanate
Product Synonyms
Ammonium rhodanate; Thiocyanic acid; ammonium salt
CAS No.
1762-95-4
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Health hazards
Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas (HCN)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes serious eye damage Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas (HCN)
Prevention
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Light sensitive
