General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2024-07-02
Product name
Potassium thiocyanate EMPLURA
CAS No.
333-20-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Materials for use in technical applications 1.4
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H318, H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 3), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
