Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
333-20-0	Potassium thiocyanate	100	206-370-1

Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 20/21/22 32

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: colorless solid. Caution! May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause eye and skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. May be harmful if swallowed.
Target Organs: No data found.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Poisoning can cause swelling of the eyelids, delirium, blurred vision, and hallucinations.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: Effects may be delayed.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid. May cause irritation of the digestive tract and possible burns.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Antidote: Always have a cyanide antidote kit on hand when working with cyanide compounds. Get medical advice to use.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed.
Storage: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Keep away from acids. Store in a cool, dry area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Potassium thiocyanate	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Potassium thiocyanate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: odorless
pH: 7.0
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Vapor Density: No data
Evaporation Rate:Negligible
Viscosity: No data
Boiling Point: 932 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:344 deg F
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:1.9
Molecular Formula:KSCN
Molecular Weight:97.165

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Temperatures above recommended temperatures, incompatible materials, dust generation, acids, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, cyanide fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 333-20-0: XL1925000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 333-20-0:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 590 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 594 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 854 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 333-20-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information found.
Teratogenicity: No information found.
Reproductive Effects: No information found.
Neurotoxicity: No information found.
Mutagenicity: No information found.
Other Studies: The hazards associated with isocyanates may be seen in this product. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information .

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	No information available.				No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 333-20-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 333-20-0: acute.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 333-20-0 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 333-20-0: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 333-20-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 333-20-0 (listed as Cyanides, inorganic salts) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 333-20-0 (listed as cyanide anion): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TW
A 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 5 mg/m
3;Skin OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 3 mg/m3;STEL 10 mg/m3 JAN9 OEL-DENMARK
:TWA 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3;STEL 10 mg/m3 OEL-FRANCE:T
WA 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-GERMANY:TWA 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.3 mg/
m3;STEL 0.6 mg/m3;Skin OEL-INDIA:TWA 4 mg/m3;Skin OEL-THE NETHERLAND
S:TWA 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-POLAND:T
WA 0.3 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:STEL 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 mg/m
3;STEL 10 mg/m3;Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 5 mg/m3 OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA
5 mg/m3;Skin

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #4 Date: 3/18/2003

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