General Information
Version
8.3
Revision date
2023-08-27
Product name
Guanidine Thiocyanate
CAS No.
593-84-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for development and research
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H314, H318, H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EU Classification
CLASS regulations 2013 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1C), H314 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.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 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 or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
