Product ID:ST181, THIOCYANATE SOLUTIONS
MSDS Date:08/30/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027731
MSDS Number: BNVHK

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

REMOVE BY GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS. MAINTAIN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DEPRESSED. DO NOT PERFORM GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS

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GASTRIC LAVAGE OR OXYGEN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY

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TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THIOCYANIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT; (POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE)

CAS: 333-20-0

RTECS: XL1925000

Fraction By Weight: 1-8.6%

ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-,TETRASODIUM SALT;

CAS: 64-02-8

RTECS: AH5075000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

0.7.

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: SEE ING

MAY CAUSE VARIOUS SKIN

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THYROID & MILD OR SEVERE DISTURB OF CNS. (ING 2)

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IF SUFFICIENT AMTS ARE INGESTED, SYSTEMIC TOX MAY

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& TRACE METALS IF THEY ARE PRESENT IN INTESTINE,

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INCREASING TOTAL BODY STORES OF THESE METALS.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 854 MG/KG - ING 1.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: (ING 1) ACUTE: LOW DOSES MAY
CAUSE HDACH/ DROW/DIZZ/NARCOSIS/HYPOTENSION/VISUAL
HALLUCINATIONS/CONFUSION/CYANOSIS. LG DOSES MAY LEAD TO PSYCHOTIC
EPISODES. (ING 2) ACUTE: INHAL OF DUSTS/MISTS O F EDTA SALTS MAY
CAUSE MUC MEMB IRRIT W/SORE THROAT & COUGHING. SKIN: (ING 1) ACUTE:
MAY CAUSE IRRIT (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: W/REDNESS & PAIN. CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE
DERMAT. (ING 2) ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRIT W/REDNESS & PAIN. CHRONIC:
MAY CAUSE MOD IRRIT/POSSIBLY MILD BURN. EYES: (ING 1) ACUTE: MAY
CAUSE PAIN/IRRIT. CHRO NIC: MAY CAUSE CONJUNCT. (ING 2) ACUTE:MAY
CAUSE IRRIT W/REDNESS & PAIN. MAY CAUSE TRANSIENT CORNEAL
INJURY.(SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH RENAL OR HEART
DISEASE; A HISTORY OF SEIZURES OR INTRACRANIAL LESIONS; POTASSIUM
DEFICIENCY; OR INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES.

First Aid:INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, PERFORM
ARTF RESP. KEEP WARM/AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY.
GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG/SHOES IMMED. WASH
AFFECTED AR EA W/SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO
EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED.
EYES: WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER OR NORM SALINE, OCCAS LIFTING
UPPER/(ING 9)

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR
DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH VERMICULITE OR OTHER SUITABLE
MATERIAL. PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER (PLASTIC) FOR LATER
DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED. IF NECESSARY, USE NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG/FULL LENGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG/EQUIP TO PVNT
SKIN CONT. EYE WASH FOUNTAIN/QUICK DRENCH SHOWER W/IN IMMED WORK
AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: CHRONIC: MAY CAUSE CONJUNCT. INGEST: (ING 1) ACUTE:
MAY CAUSE HDACH/NAUS/VOMIT/
DIZZ/FATG/DISORIENTATION/HYPOTENSION/CONFUSION/ EDEMA OF
EYELIDS/DELIRIUM/BLURRED VISION/VISUAL HALLUCI NATIONS/CEREBRAL
EXCITEMENT/PSYCHOTIC BEHAVIOR/EXTENSOR MUSC
SPASTICITY/CONVL/CYANOSIS/ COLLAPSE & DEATH. (ING 4)

HCC:C1
Vapor Pres:SEE ING 3
Vapor Density:SEE ING 3
Spec Gravity:1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS. FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF MATERIALS TO AVOID, CONTACT NEHC .
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY INCLUDE
TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDES AND SO*X AND NO*X.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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