MALLINCKRODT -- POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE  -- 6810-00F004227
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F004227
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:EO822
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT/PARIS, KY 40361
CAGE:EO822

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
CAS:333-20-0
RTECS #:XL1925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS. VOMITING/CONVULSIONS/DISORIENTATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MED ATT. INGESTION: IF
    SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL PHYS.
    SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT & WATE R. EYE/SKIN: WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/NIOSH APPROVED
    SCBA

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OR LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTI FROM DUST. SWEEP
    UP/CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMINGR WET
    SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DIS PERSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZG
    MATERIALS. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WARNING!  HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES IRRITATION.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLIN

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:A DUST/MIST RESP MAY BE WORN/SCBA MAY BE
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW TLV
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MAINTAIN EYEWASH/QUICK-DRENCH/CLEAN
    BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 13 AUG 85. MELTING POINT: 173C (343F) CONTACT LENSES
    SHOULDN'T BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL. MOLECUL WEIGHT:
    97.18

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:932F
Spec Gravity:1.89
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PERCHLORYL FLUORIDE/OXIDANTS/NITRATE/CHLORATES/PEROXIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SLOWLY DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDE/SULFUR
    OXIDES/NITROGEN OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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