General Information
Revision date
2014-11-13
Product name
Potassium thiocyanate
CAS No.
333-20-0
Emergency telephone
(314) 776-6555
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H332, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. 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. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
