THIOUREA | ICSC: 0680 (March 2001) |
Thiocarbamide Isothiourea |
CAS #: 62-56-6 |
UN #: 2811 |
EC Number: 200-543-5 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acrolein. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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 | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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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. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from acids, food and feedstuffs, acrolein and oxidants. Cool. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | |
PACKAGING | |
Marine pollutant. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
THIOUREA | ICSC: 0680 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
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Formula: CH4N2S / H2NCSNH2 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Inhalation risk
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: sensitization of skin (SH); photosentization (SP); carcinogen category: 3 |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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Do NOT take working clothes home. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-40-51/53-63; S: (2)-36/37-61 |
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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)