General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-02-05
Product name
Methyl isothiocyanate
Product Synonyms
MTC; Methyl mustard-oil
CAS No.
556-61-6
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887, +41-44 251 51 51, +41-43 508 20 11
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H331, H314, H317, H318, H331, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317)
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
Hazard statements
see section 16 H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H301 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P273 - Avoid release to the environment
2.3 Other hazards
Substance is not considered persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) / very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
