Name:
Mercury (II) thiocyanate
Synonym:
Non
CAS:
592-85-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Mercury (II) thiocyanate
Synonym:Non
Synonym:Non
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 592-85-8 | Mercuric thiocyanate | 100% | 209-773-0 |
| Hazard Symbols: T+ N Risk Phrases: 26/27/28 33 50/53 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Air sensitive.Moisture sensitive.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.
Ingestion:
Poison by ingestion. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause gastrointestinal effects including gum and mouth inflammation, jaw necrosis, and loosening of the teeth.
Chronic:
May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage.
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Danger of cumulative effects. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.Air sensitive.Moisture sensitive.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.
Ingestion:
Poison by ingestion. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause gastrointestinal effects including gum and mouth inflammation, jaw necrosis, and loosening of the teeth.
Chronic:
May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Repeated exposure may cause central nervous system damage.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote: Always have a cyanide antidote kit on hand when working with cyanide compounds. Get medical advice to use.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Antidote: Always have a cyanide antidote kit on hand when working with cyanide compounds. Get medical advice to use.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Substance is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits CAS# 592-85-8: United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (listed under Mercury, ary and inorganic compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.025 mg/ VLE (as Hg) France - VME: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 (as Hg) Germany: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VME ( Hg) Germany: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): Skin absorber Malaysia: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Hg) Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.15 mg/m3 Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (a Hg) Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 STEL Hg) Spain: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.025 mg/m3 VLA-E (as Hg) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits CAS# 592-85-8: United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 Ceiling (listed under Mercury, ary and inorganic compounds).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.025 mg/ VLE (as Hg) France - VME: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 (as Hg) Germany: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 VME ( Hg) Germany: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): Skin absorber Malaysia: (listed as mercury, aryl and inorganic compounds): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (as Hg) Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.15 mg/m3 Netherlands: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (a Hg) Russia: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 STEL Hg) Spain: (listed as mercury inorganic compounds): 0.025 mg/m3 VLA-E (as Hg) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: white
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 165.0 deg C (dec)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: HgS2C2N2
Molecular Weight: 316.7234
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, mercury/mercury oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, mercury/mercury oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 592-85-8: XL1550000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 592-85-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 24500 ug/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 46 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 685 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Mercuric thiocyanate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 592-85-8: XL1550000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 592-85-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 24500 ug/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 46 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 685 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Mercuric thiocyanate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
LC50 (24 hr) fathead minnow: 0.39 mg/l LC50 (48 hr) Daphnia magna: 9.3 ??g/l
LC50 (24 hr) fathead minnow: 0.39 mg/l LC50 (48 hr) Daphnia magna: 9.3 ??g/l
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: MERCURY THIOCYANATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1646
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: MERCURY THIOCYANATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1646
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: MERCURY THIOCYANATE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1646
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 592-85-8: 10 lb final RQ; 4.54 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+ N
Risk Phrases:
R 26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 592-85-8: 3
Canada
CAS# 592-85-8 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
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