Methylene Dithiocyanate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not breathe dusts or mists. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.