General Information
Revision date
2016-11-30
Product name
Ethyl Thiocyanate
Product Synonyms
Aethylrhodanid (German)
CAS No.
542-90-5
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for food or drug use
supplier name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Flammable liquids Category 3
2.2 Label elements
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Flammable liquid and vapor
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
Other hazards
Not available
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ .? /equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Keep container tightly closed Keep cool
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IN CASE OF FIRE: Use dry chemical, water spray, alcohol-resistant foam or CO2 to extinguish. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
