J T BAKER INC -- SODIUM THIOCYANATE, 5097  -- 6810-00N025192
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOCYANATE, 5097
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N025192
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151; 800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:THIOCYANIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM THIOCYANATE)
CAS:540-72-7
RTECS #:XL2275000
Fraction by Wt: 98-100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT):764 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN:
    IRRITATION. EYE:IRRITATION. INGEST:NAUSEA, VOMITING, PARALYSIS.
    CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    GET MD ATTENTION. INHAL:IF PERSON BREATHES LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER FOR
    AT LE AST 15 MINUTES. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED POSITIVE PRESSURE
    SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. DURING USE AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED OR BY INHALATION. KEEP
    AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED 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:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:572F,300C
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0(21C)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CYANIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FFEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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