General Information
Revision date
2014-08-12
Product name
Sodium thiocyanate
Product Synonyms
Sodium rhodanate; Sodium sulfocyanate; Thiocyanic acid sodium salt; Sodium
CAS No.
540-72-7
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Ingestion Rinse mouth
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
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver, Blood, Thyroid.
