General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-21
Product name
Chloromethyl thiocyanate
Product Synonyms
Thiocyanic acid, chloromethyl este; Thiocyanate, chloromethyl; Chloromethylthiocyanogen
CAS No.
3268-79-9
Emergency telephone
1-800-234-7437, 001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Harmful if inhaled Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Prevention
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking 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 Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 4 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
