SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE, A7149  -- 6550-00N022383
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE, A7149
MSDS Date:11/22/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N022383
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765;800-325-8070
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765;800-325-8070
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:THIOCYANIC ACID, AMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE)
CAS:1762-95-4
RTECS #:XK7875000
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:ORAL(RAT)500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. SKIN IRRITANT. EYE IRRITANT. TO THE
    BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND TOXICOLOGICAL
    PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY IN VESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MIN. SKIN: IMMED WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BREATHING  IS DIFFICULT, GIVE O*2. CALL PHYS. WASHCONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: CALL MD IMMED .

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT  TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS
    AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE
    DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS  COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT & INHALATION. DO NOT GET
    IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG. HARMFUL SOLID. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASTE DISP METH: CONTROLLED BY RATE OF ADDITION. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:300F,149C
Spec Gravity:1.305
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    CARBON DIOXIDE. NITROGEN OXIDES SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SM QTY:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS OF
    H*2O. ADJUST PH TO NEU, SEPARATE ANY INSOL SOLIDS/LIQ & PKG THEM
    FOR HAZ-WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQEUOUS SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF H*2O.
    HYDROLYSIS & NEUT RXN  MAY GENERATE HEAT/FUMES WHICH CAN BE
    (SUPDAT)

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