| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2420 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Potassium Thiocyanate Reagent A.C.S., Crystal |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | KSCN |
| RTECS: | XL1925000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 333-20-0 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Potassium Thiocyanate | CAS# 333-20-0 | 100% | W/W | TXDS: orl-hmn LDLo: 80 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Negligible fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Sweep up and place in a chemical waste container. Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, local law.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool dry place. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:None required
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 173°C | Specific Gravity | 1.9
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| Boiling Point: | 500°C (Decomposes) |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | Information not available |
| Vapor Pressure: | Information not available |
Evaporation Rate: | Information not available |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Information not available |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless, deliquescent crystals |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Information not available |
| Flash Point: |
Not Flammable |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Information not available |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Thermal decomposition releases Cyanide gas! |
Materials to Avoid:
Heat, Acids, Chlorates, Nitrates |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not known to occur |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Conditions aggravated/Target organs: Persons with preexisting eye, skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. Skin contact may cause redness, pain or dermatitis. Eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Ingestion may cause dizziness, cramps, nausea, vomiting and mild to severe disturbances of the central nervous system. Acute ingestion may cause cyanosis, coma or death. No specific antidote, treat symptomatically. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0.1 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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