FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV. -- SODIUM THIOCYANATE.  -- 6810-01-150-7898
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOCYANATE.
MSDS Date:10/12/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-150-7898
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO;CHEMICAL MFG DIV.
Address:1-REGEANT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NH
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOCYANATE
CAS:540-72-7
RTECS #:XL2275000
Fraction by Wt: >98.0%

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE.
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000

Ingred Name:ISOLUBLE MATTER
ACGIH TLV:N?K

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50,ORAL-RAT:764MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
    EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I.SYSTEM;CNS EFFECT LIKE
    HEADACHE,DROWINESS,DIZZINESS,NARCOSIS,CONFUSION
    CYANOSOS;PAIN,REDNESS OF SKIN AND EYES AND IN CASE OF
    INGESTION,NAUSEA,HEADACHE, VOMITING,DIZZINESS,CONVULSIONS.
    CHRONIC:DERMATITIS,ABNORMAL BLEEDEING,CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PER MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15
    MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL HELP. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS.GIVE 2-4 GLASSES
    OF WATER. GET  MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2,HALON,WATER SPRAY ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AVOID EXTREME HEAT:TOXIC VAPOR/MIST
    POSSIBLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION:SWEEP UP OR
    VACUUM AND RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AREA; KEEP CONTAINER
    CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
    IF ABOVE PEL/TLV,OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA IF APPLICABLE.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING;EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN:;DO NOT
    BREATHE VAPORS/MIST:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:549F/287C
Spec Gravity:>1.0
pH:NEUTRL
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS DELQUENSCENT,CRTSTELS OR WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM NITRITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC VAPORS OF CYANIDE,NITROUS
    OXIDE,SULFUR OXIDE,SODIUM OXIDE.

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

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

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