General Information
Revision date
2021-02-02
Product name
Sodium thiocyanate EMPLURA
Product Synonyms
Sodium thiocyanate EMPLURA®
CAS No.
540-72-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Materials for use in technical applications 1.4
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pty. Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H318, H332
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
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 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.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
