General Information
Product name
POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
Product Synonyms
Potassium Sulphocyanide
Chemical name
Potassium Thiocyanate
CAS No.
333-20-0
Emergency telephone
91-250-2390989, 91-250-2390032
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM LLP
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Xn; R20/21/22 R32 R52-53
Hazard categories
Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, dermal - Category 4 - Warning (CLP Acute Tox. 4) H312 Acute toxicity, Oral - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H332
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic hazard - Category 3 (CLP Aquatic Chronic 3) H412
2.2 Label elements
EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)
R-phrase(s)
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed R32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. R52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S-phrase(s)
S13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261: Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Disposal considerations P501 Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. (Continued)
2.3 Other hazards
The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
