ICSC 0680 - THIOUREA

THIOUREA

ICSC: 0680
_{Peer-Review Status: 13.03.2001 Validated}

Thiocarbamide
Isothiourea

CAS #: 62-56-6 RTECS #: YU2800000
UN #: 2811
EC #: 612-082-00-0
EINECS #: 200-543-5

Formula: CH₄N₂S / H₂NCSNH₂
Molecular mass: 76.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acrolein.		In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust and mist. Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit and particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

Marine pollutant.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-40-51/53-63; S: (2)-36/37-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-III.	Separated from acids, food and feedstuffs, acrolein and oxidants. Cool. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. Reacts violently with acrolein, strong acids and strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the thyroid. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 182°C Density: 1.4 g/cm³ Solubility in water: moderate Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.38/-0.95	The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Thiourea (CICADS 49, 2003)
       Thiourea  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 7, 1974)
       Thiourea  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 79, 2001)