Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
1762-95-4	Ammonium thiocyanate	>97.5	217-175-6

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: white crystalline powder.
Warning! Causes respiratory tract irritation. Causes eye and skin irritation. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, thyroid, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause moderate eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause agitation, delerium, convulsions, low blood pressure, anxiety and even unconsciousness and death.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Chronic exposure may cause thyroid damage: thyroid enlargement, decrease in metabolic rate, and hypothyroidism. Repeated exposure can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and weight loss.

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. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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: Use water spray, dry chemical, "alcohol resistant" foam, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: 190 deg C ( 374.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1

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 generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Dark room.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Ammonium thiocyanate	none listed	none listed	5 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Cyanide anion).

OSHA Vacated PELs: Ammonium 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.5-6.0 in 5% sol.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:149 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:190 deg C
Solubility: Freely Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.305 g/cm3
Molecular Formula:NH4SCN
Molecular Weight:76.12

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May decompose when exposed to light.
Conditions to Avoid: Dust generation, moisture, excess light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, brass, copper, iron.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, ammonia and/or derivatives.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 1762-95-4: XK7875000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 1762-95-4:
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 500 mg/kg;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 720 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 750 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1762-95-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No data available. Acute aquatic effect: 96-hour LC50; fathead minnow: 100 mg/L 96-hour LC50; water flea: 170 mg/L 48-hour LC50; mosquito fish: 420 mg/L
Environmental: This chemical has a low biological oxygen demand, and it is expected to cause little oxygen depletion in aquatic systems. It has a low potential to affect aquatic organisms. It is not likely to bioconcentrate.
Physical: No information available.
Other: 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	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	NOT REGULATED FOR DOMESTIC TRANSPORT	No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 1762-95-4 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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 1762-95-4: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 1762-95-4: immediate, delayed.
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:
CAS# 1762-95-4 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 1762-95-4 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 1762-95-4 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 1762-95-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

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 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
     S 50A Do not mix with acids.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 1762-95-4: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 1762-95-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 1762-95-4 (listed as Cyanides, inorganic salts) is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #5 Date: 12/04/2003

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