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MSDS of sodium thiocyanate

Material Safety Data Sheets of sodium thiocyanate

1:¡¡CHEMICAL PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION¡¡
Product Name ....................................... Sodium Thiocyannate
Chemical name¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡.....Sodium Thiocyannate
Chemical Family .................................... Inorganic salt
Molecular formula ..................................NaSCN
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2:¡¡COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS¡¡
¡¡Chemical Ingredients (% by wt.)
¡¡Injurant Ingredients_________________________Content
Sodium Thiocyanate___________________________Min%97
Product Identification:
Synonyms: Sodium isocyanate; sodium rhodanate; thiocyanic acid, sodium salt; sodium rhodanide; sodium sulfocyanate
CAS No.: 540-72-7 Molecular Weight: 81.07 Chemical Formula: NaSCN
Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
Sodium Thiocyanate 540-72-7 97 - 100% Yes

3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview :
WARNING! Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory track. Harmful if swallowed or
inhaled. May affect the heart, blood, thyroid and central nervous system.
Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage) Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
May cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion:
May cause vomiting, disorientation, weakness, low blood pressure, convulsions and death which may be delayed. The probable lethal dose is between 15-30 grams.
Skin Contact:
Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Repeated ingestion of small amounts may cause hives, abnormal bleeding, enlarged thyroid, weakness, confusion, diarrhea, psychosis, and collapse.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.

4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, Don't induce vomitting. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water, sand earth, foam.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Poisonous gases are produced in fire.

6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal.

7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed light-resistant container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators: For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator may be worn. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Propertie
Appearance: Colorless crystals.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility:139g/100 cc water @ 21degree C
Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.735
pH value: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21degree C : 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: 287degree C
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Decomposes on exposure to light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce nitrogen oxides, sulfur compounds, and possibly cyanides. with acids May produce H2S.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, mineral acids.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles.

11. Toxicological Information
Sodium Thiocyanate:
Oral rat LD50: 764 mg/kg
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Sodium Thiocyanate (540-72-7) No No None

12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.

13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information
Keep in closed. other is Not regulated.

15. Other Information
Label Hazard Warning:
WARNING!
Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory track. Harmful if swallowed or
inhaled. May affect the heart, blood, thyroid and central nervous system.

Label Precautions: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.Avoid breathing dust.
Keep container closed.Use only with adequate ventilation.Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. In all cases, get medical attention.