MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE R.S. -- 6810-00K002572
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE R.S. MSDS Date:01/01/1987 FSC:6810 NIIN:00K002572 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000 CAGE:62910 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:908-859-2151 CAGE:62910 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:WATER; CAS #7332-18-5 CAS:7732-18-5 RTECS #:ZC0110000 Fraction by Wt: 70.0% Ingred Name:AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE (SARA III) CAS:1762-95-4 RTECS #:XK7875000 Fraction by Wt: 30.0% EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Effects of Overexposure:ING:MAY CAUSE VOMITG,LOW BLD PRESSURE & DEATH.SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRIT,REDNESS;INH:NO HLTH PROBLEM. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITG.IMMED GET MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.REMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET MD;EYES:IMMED F LUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL CONTR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG & RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ WHEN POSS.SPILLS MAY BE ABSORBD W/INERT MATL,VERMICULITE,DRY SAND & PLACE IN A CONTNR PENDING DISPOSAL.DO NOT FLUS H TO SEWER.HAVE DRY POWDR EXTINGUISHR ON HAND. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE.ALWAYS STORE IN THE DARK. Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING MIST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES & CLOTHING CONTACT. WARNING! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV. Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE WASH STATION Supplemental Safety and Health MSDS FM MFR DATED:10-17-85 WHICH CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STANDARDS ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:102C(216F) Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS SOLUTION.ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES LEAD NITRATE,& POTASSIUM CHLORATE Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NH*3,NITRIC OXIDES,SULFUR OXIDES & CYANIDES ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED WASTE MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO A CLOSED,PREFERABLY METAL,CONTAINER AND SENT TO A RCRA-APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS; CWA/CERCLA RQ: LBS Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.