MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM THIOCYANATE R.S.  -- 6810-00K002572
<pre>=====================  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

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