General Information
Revision date
2017-06-01
Product name
Sodium thiocyanate
CAS No.
540-72-7
Emergency telephone
Medical: 1-800-498-5701 or +1-303-389-1414
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Company Information
company name
Honeywell International Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : solid Color : colourless Odor : odourless
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Serious eye damage, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash 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 SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
