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First-aid measures

General

In serious cases seek medical attention.

Inhalation

Not likely to occur. Avoid breathing dust.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash off with soap and water. In the event of persistent skin irritation,

consult a physician.

Eye

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough

rinsing. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.

Ingestion

If swallowed, induce vomiting (only if victim is conscious!). Rinse mouth, give water to drink.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

The product is not flammable (Except packaging). Product decomposes giving off toxic fumes: (preferably) water or foam.

Accidental release measures

Environmental precautions

Collect as much as possible in a clean container for (preferable) reuse or disposal. Avoid discharge into the environment.

Methods for cleaning up

To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water.

Handling and storage

Handling

When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid dust generation. Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Fire and explosion prevention

No specific recommendations

Storage requirements

Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place (cool, dry and dark). Keep away from acids or oxidants.

Other information

Thiocyanate solutions as well as crystals are corrosive to mild steel and lower grade stainless steel. Glass, titanium, rubber, PVC, PE, PTFE, Polyester and baked enamel linings are resistant under normal conditions.  Test in case of doubt.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Chemical name:
ammonium thiocyanate
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
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Chemical name:
ammonium thiocyanate
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering controls

Ensure good ventilation and local exhaustion of the working area. Dust exposure limits have to be respected.

Respiratory

In case of dust formation use dust mask.

Hand

For permanent (>480 minutes), full contact use, 100% nitrile gloves conforming to EN 374, e.g. KCL Dermatril 740 are recommended. If used under conditions other than given above it is recommended that a supplier of CE approved gloves is contacted. These recommendations are only applicable to the chemical as supplied by Akzo Nobel; if mixed with or dissolved in other substances please contact a supplier of CE approved gloves (e.g. KCL International +49 66 59870, fax +49 6659 87155).

Skin and body

The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be observed

Eye

Wear eye/face protection

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid

Reaction with strong oxidizing agents, Reaction with strong acids.

Stability

Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions

Incompatibles

Reaction with various metals.

Decomposition

H2S, HCN, NH3, CS2, COS, CO, NOx and SO2.

Disposal considerations

Product

Please refer to your specific industry in the European Waste Catalogue.

Contaminated packaging

Containers which cannot be cleaned should be disposed of in the same manner as the product.