Guanidine Thiocyanate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H312, H314, H318, H332, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category D), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category D), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category D), H312 Skin corrosion (Category C), H314 Serious eye damage (Category A), , H318 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category C), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. 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 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. 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 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P322 Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). 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.