J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE  -- 6810-00-247-0597
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
MSDS Date:04/14/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-247-0597
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE
CAS:333-20-0
RTECS #:XL1925000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50: 854 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN CONTACT: SKIN ULCERATION, SKIN
    DISCOLORATION, ECZEMA.NO HEALTH HAZARD DATA IS IDENTIFIED FOR SKIN
    ABSORPTION OR INGESTION BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO HEALTH HAZARD DATA
    IS IDENTIFIED FOR CHRONIC EFFE CTS BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE IDENTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED BY THE
    MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
    EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
    SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. GIVE G IVE ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGESTION: IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE
    PRESSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE TO THE DUST. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR
    IN EYES. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MIST. DO NOT INGEST. READ
    PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL BEFORE USE.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:932F,500C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:343F,173C
Spec Gravity:1.89 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE >10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NITRIC ACID, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACTIVE HALOGEN COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE, OXIDES OF SULFUR,
    OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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