SPECTRUM CHEMICAL CO. -- AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE  -- 6810-00-241-1204
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE
MSDS Date:12/07/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1204
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL CO.
Address:14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-9905
Info Phone Num:213-516-8300
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE  (SARA III)
CAS:1762-95-4
RTECS #:XK7875000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:HUMAN LDLO 430 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE IS AN IRRITANT
    AND IS TOXIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN:IRRITATION,CHRONIC
    MAY PRODUCE DERMATITIS. INHALED:RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION,COUGHING,DIFFICULT BREATHING. INGESTED:G/I
    IRRITATION,HEADACHE,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS, LOW BLOOD
    PRESS. CHRONIC:CORYZA,SKIN RASH,CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS,G/I
    SYMPTOMS,ABNORMAL BLEEDING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN
    AS NEEDED. INGESTED:GIVE WATER THEN INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY
    MOUTH IF UN CONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF ANY
    SYMPTOMS PERSISTS OR AREA SEVERE,GET PROMPT MEDICAL CARE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. MAY
    BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EMITS VERY POISONOUS GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS VERY TOXIC GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SOLID,BEING CAREFUL TO KEEP DUST
    DOWN. CHRISTALS WHICH HAVE DELEQUESED,MAY BE WIPED UP WITH
    CLOTH/PAPER OR ADSORBED WITH INERT MATERIAL. DISOLVE IN WATER
    BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO NEUTRALIZE.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE. (CAUTIOUSLY)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY NEEDED. USE SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR OR GAS MASK IF HYDROGEN CYANIDE IS RELEASED.
Ventilation:USE HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST TO REDUCE EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER,APRON OR LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:338F/170C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:301F/150C
Spec Gravity:1.305
Solubility in Water:128%
Appearance and Odor:DELEQUESCENT,COLORLESS CRYSTALS *PH 5% SOLN 4.5-6.0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT REPORTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE,HYDROGEN
    SULFIDE,OXIDES OF CARBON,SULFUR,NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL,REGULATIONS.
    DO NOT ALLOW TO ENTER SEWER,WATERWAY,ETC.

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