Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – 500g

Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – Identification of Product
Chemical Code: CHE-A50
Chemical Name: Ammonium Sulphate
Chemical Grade: CP
Chemical Formula: H₈N₂O₄S
Chemical Weight: 132.14 g/mol
CAS No: 7783-20-2
Chemical Synonyms: No Data Available

Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – Hazards Identification
REACH No: No Data Available
Signal Word: Warning
Supplemental Hazard Information: Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
Additional Hazard Information: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher

Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – Composition of Chemical
Chemical Formula: H₈N₂O₄S
EC No 1272/2008: No Data Available

First Aid Measures
General Advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If: Inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
If: Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
If: Eye Contac: Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If: Swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Important Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling section.
Immediate Medical Attention: No Data Available

Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Hazards Arising: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulphur Oxides
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Info for Firefighting: No Data Available

Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.
Enviromental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Method for Containment: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – Handling and Storage
Personal Precautions: Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Enviromental Precautions: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Exposure Controls | Personal Protection
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
Workers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value
No Data Available
Consumers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value
No Data Available
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)
No Data Available
Engineering Controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye/Face Protection: Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).
Skin Protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching gloves outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested: Dermatril®
Splash protection:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: > 30 min
Material tested: Dermatril®
Data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124, Test method: EN 374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an Industrial Hygienist familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Ammonium Thiocyanate CP – Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Brownish Grey to White crystals
Odour: No Data Available
Odour Threshold: No Data Available
pH: 5.0 – 6.0 at 132 g/l at 25 °C
Melting Point: Melting point/range: > 280 °C – dec.
Boiling Point: No Data Available
Flash Point: No Data Available
Evaporation: No Data Available
Flammability: No Data Available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: No Data Available
Vapour pressure: No Data Available
Vapour density: No Data Available
Relative density: 1.77 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Water solubility: 132 g/l at 20 °C – Completely Soluble
Partition Coefficien: Log Pow: – 5.1
Auto-ignition Temperature: No Data Available
Decomposition Temperature: No Data Available
Viscosity: No Data Available
Explosive properties: No Data Available
Oxidizing properties: No Data Available
Other Safety Info: No Data Available

Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: No Data Available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No Data Available
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid moisture
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions – Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Sulphur Oxides
Other decomposition products – No Data Available

Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity: LD50 Oral – Rat – 4.250 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
LD50 Dermal Dermal – Rat -> 2.000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Skin – Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
Serious Eye damage | Eye Irritation: Eyes – Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
Cell Mutagenicity: No Data Available
Carcinogenicity: IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity: No Data Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: No Data Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: No Data Available
Aspiration Hazard: No Data Available

Ecological Information
Ecological Toxicity: Toxicity to fish: LC50 – Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) -> 460 mg/l – 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: LC50 – Daphnia (water flea) – 129 mg/l – 48 h
Ecological Persistence and degradability: The methods for determining biodegradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No Data Available
Mobility in Soil: No Data Available
Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other Adverse Effect: Harmful to aquatic life

Disposal Considerations
Waste Treatment Methods: Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
Transport Information
UN Number: ADR/RID: –
IMDG: –
IATA: –
UN Shipping Hazard: ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: ADR/RID: –
IMDG: –
IATA: –
Packaging Group: ADR/RID: –
IMDG: –
IATA: –
Enviromental Hazards: ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no
Special Precautions: No Data Available
Regulatory Information
Safety, Health and environmental regulations: This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
International Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
Schedules of Toxic Chemicals and Precursors : Neither banned nor restricted Restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations: Neither banned nor restricted
Regulation (EC) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals : Neither banned nor restricted
Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation:
Neither banned nor restricted
Chemical Safety Assessment: For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
Additional Info: RTECS: BS4500000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

DisclaimerThe information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is
confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.

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