Product ID:R-1305K THIOCYANATE REAGENT
MSDS Date:03/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F027314
MSDS Number: BQZJF

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

31 LOVETON CIRCLE
SPARKS, MD 21152-9201
US

Emergency Phone: 301-472-4340

Info Phone: 301-472-4340

Cage: EO526

TAYLOR TECHNOLOGIES, INC

SPARKS, MD 21152 US

Telephone: 401-472-4340

Cage: 89975

POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE

CAS: 333-20-0

RTECS: XL1925000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 854 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
IRRITATION, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE & SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER.
INGESTION: GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. INDUCE VOMITING UNDER DIRECTION OF
PHYSICIAN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED (POSITIVE PRESSURE IF
AVAILABLE) BREATHING APPARATUS & SPECIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT W/ACIDS TO FORM HYDROGEN
CYANIDE, HYDROGEN THIOCYANATE GAS. MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDE,
HYDROGEN THIOCYANATEM, SULFUR OXIDES, NITROGEN OXIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/VERMICULITE OR OTHER INERT MATERIAL.
CONTAINERIZE FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. AVOID
DIRECT SUNLIGHT & BREATHING CHEMICAL. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, &
CLOTHING.

Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:1
pH:6.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID; CLEAR, COLORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, TEMPERATURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL BY INCINERATION IN COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL,
STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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