| [Fire Fighting] Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | |
| [Fire Potential] This material is probably combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Corrosive chemicals will destroy the membranes of the mouth, throat, and esophagus and, in addition, have a high risk of being aspirated into the victim's lungs during vomiting which increases the medical problems. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Transport the victim IMMEDIATELY to a hospital. | |
| [Inhalation] IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. | |
| [Skin] IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital for treatment after washing the affected areas. | |
| [Eyes] First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Inhalation] Not available. | |
| [Skin] Not available. | |
| [Eyes] Lachrymator. | |
| [Ingestion] Not available. | |
| [Hazards] Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2811 | |
| [Personal Protection] If Tyvek-type disposable protective clothing is not worn during handling of this chemical, wear disposable Tyvek-type sleeves taped to your gloves. | |
| [Respirators] Not available. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Thiocyanate intoxication may result in cerebral excitement, delirium, seizures, confusion, irritability, and coma. Elevated levels of thiocyanate have been measured in umbilical cord blood and amniotic fluid of pregnant women who smoke. | |
| [Poison Class] 2 | |
| [Appearance] Yellow to light orange-colored mass or yellow powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 89 - 90 | |
| [Boiling Point] 289 | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 2.03 | |
| [Usage] Antifouling agent. | |
| [Product Name] Dithiocyanatomethane | |
| [Synonyms] Dithiocyanatomethane Methylene thiocyanate Methylenedithiocyanate Nalco 5793 Proxel MB Slimicide MC | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_6317-18-6.htm">6317-18-6 | |
| [Formula] C3H2N2S2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 130.19 | |
| [EINECS] 228-652-3 | |
| [RTECS] XL1560000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Reproductive Effector | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1743370 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 3-03-00-00288 | |
| [EC Index Number] 615-020-00-0 | |
| [EC Class] Very toxic; Toxic; Corrosive; Sensitising; Dangerous for the Environment | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Incompatibilities] React vigorously with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide Reacts slowly and exothermically with aqueous acids. | |
| [Decomposition] When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and SOx. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2811 | |
| [Hazard Class] 6.1 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III |
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