General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-03-28
Product name
Methyl isothiocyanate
Product Synonyms
MTC; Methyl mustard-oil
CAS No.
556-61-6
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
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing 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 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects