Sodium
Cyanate
Natriumcyanat (German); Cianato de sodio
(Spanish); Cyanate de sodium(French) |
(1) Identification of substance:
| Product details: |
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| Trade name: |
Sodium Cyanate |
| Manufacturer/Supplier:
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Recent Laboratories,
16, Deepa Apartments,
Dr. R.P.Road, Mulund-W,
Mumbai 400 080, India.
Phone: 91-22-2567-1065
Fax: 91-22-2565-1476
Web Site: www.recentlab.com |
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(2) Composition/Data on components:
| Name: |
Sodium Cyanate |
| CAS Number: |
917-61-3 |
| EINECS Number: |
213-030-6 |
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(3) Hazards identification:
- Hazard description: Xn Harmful
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- Information pertaining to particular dangers
for man and environment: R 22 Harmful if
swallowed.
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(4) First aid measures:
- After inhalation: Supply fresh
air. If required, provide artificial respiration.
Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.
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- After skin contact: Immediately
wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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- After eye contact: Rinse opened
eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor.
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- After swallowing: Seek immediate
medical advice.
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(5) Fire fighting measures:
- Suitable extinguishing agents:
Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures
that suit the surrounding fire.
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- Special hazards caused by the material,
its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
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Carbon monoxide (CO) |
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
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- Protective equipment: Wear
self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective
impervious suit.
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(6) Accidental release measures:
- Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons
away. Ensure adequate ventilation.
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- Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released
to the environment without proper governmental
permits.
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- Measures for cleaning/collecting: Dispose
contaminated material as waste according to item
13.
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- Additional information: See
Section 7 for information on safe handling. See
Section 8 for information on personal protection
equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.
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(7) Handling and storage:
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Information for safe
handling: Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
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Information about protection
against explosions and fires: The product
is not flammable.
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| Storage : |
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Requirements to be
met by storerooms and receptacles: No
special requirements.
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Information about storage
in one common storage facility: Do not
store together with acids.
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Further information
about storage conditions: Keep container
tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions
in well sealed containers.
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(8) Exposure controls and personal protection
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- Components with limit values that require
monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
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- Additional information: No data.
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| Personal protective equipment |
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- Breathing equipment: Use suitable
respirator when high concentrations are present.
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- Protection of hands: Impervious
gloves.
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- Eye protection: Safety glasses.
Full face protection.
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- Body protection: Protective
work clothing.
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(9) Physical and chemical properties:
| Appearance: |
Crystalline Powder |
| Physical Constants: |
m.p. 550 °C |
| Molecular Formula: |
CNNaO |
| Formula Weight: |
65.01 |
| Water Solubility: |
Sol |
| Density: |
1.89 |
| Flash Point: |
Not available |
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(10) Stability and reactivity:
- Thermal decomposition / conditions to
be avoided: Decomposition will not occur
if used and stored according to specifications.
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- Materials to be avoided: Acids
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- Dangerous reactions: No dangerous
reactions known
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- Dangerous products of decomposition:
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Carbon monoxide (CO) |
Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
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Nitrogen oxides (NOx) |
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(11) Toxicological information:
Acute toxicity:
- LD/Lc50 values that are relevant for classification:
Sodium cyanate (CAS# 917-61-3)
- Oral: LD50: 1500 mg/kg (rat)
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Primary irritant effect:
- On the skin: Irritant to skin
and mucous membranes.
- On the eye: Irritating effect.
- Sensitization: No sensitizing
effects known.
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Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Cyanate salts are not converted to cyanide in toxicologically
significant amounts. Effects of exposure to sodium
cyanate include somnolence, convulsions, altered sleep
time, dyspnea and excitement. |
| Additional toxicological
information: To the best of our knowledge
the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is
not fully known. No classification data on carcinogenic
properties of this material is available from the
EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH. |
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(12) Ecological information:
| General notes: Do not allow material
to be released to the environment without proper governmental
permits. |
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(13) Disposal considerations:
| Disposal: Disposal should be via
an approved contractor and should take full account
of local regulations. |
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(14) Transport information:
| Not a hazardous material for transportation. |
| UN Number: 3288 |
Land Transport:
- ADR/RIC Code/Class: 6.1/Packing
Group III
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Maritime Transport:
- IMDG Code/Class: 6.1/Packing
Group III
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Air Transport:
- IATA Code/Class: 6.1/Packing
Group III
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(15) Regulations:
| Product related hazard informations: |
- Hazard symbols: Xn Harmful
- Risk phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.
- Safety phrases: 24/25 Avoid contact
with skin and eyes.
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| National regulations: All components
of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical
Substance Inventory. |
| Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals. |
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(16) Other information:
Employers should use this information
only as a supplement to other information gathered
by them, and should make independent judgement of
suitability of this information to ensure proper use
and protect the health and safety of employees. This
information is furnished without warranty, and any
use of the product not in conformance with this Material
Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other
product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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