Item | Information |
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CAS RN | 540-72-7 |
Chemical Name | Sodium thiocyanate |
Substance ID | m-nite-540-72-7_v1 |
Download of Excel format | Excel file |
Item | Information |
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Guidance used for the classification (External link) | To Guidance List |
UN GHS document (External link) | To UN GHS document |
FAQ(GHS classification results by the Japanese Government) | To FAQ |
List of Information Sources (Excel file) | List of Information Sources |
List of Definitions/Abbreviations | Definitions/Abbreviations |
Sample Label by MHLW (External link) | To Workplace Safety Site (MHLW) |
Sample SDS by MHLW (External link) | To Workplace Safety Site (MHLW) |
OECD/eChemPortal (External link) | To OECD/eChemPortal (External link) |
Hazard class | Classification | Pictogram Signal word |
Hazard statement (code) |
Precautionary statement (code) |
Rationale for the classification | Classification year (FY) | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government | |
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1 | Explosives | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | There are no chemical groups associated with explosive properties present in the molecule. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
2 | Flammable gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
3 | Aerosols | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Not aerosol products. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
4 | Oxidizing gases | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
5 | Gases under pressure | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
6 | Flammable liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
7 | Flammable solids | Not classified |
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- | - | Not combustible (ICSC (J) (2004)) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
8 | Self-reactive substances and mixtures | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | There are no chemical groups present in the molecule associated with explosive or self-reactive properties. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
9 | Pyrophoric liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
10 | Pyrophoric solids | Not classified |
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- | - | Not combustible (ICSC (J) (2004)) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
11 | Self-heating substances and mixtures | Not classified |
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- | - | Not combustible (ICSC (J) (2004)) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
12 | Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases | Not classified |
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- | - | Although it contains a metal (Na), its water solubility is 139 g/100 g H2O (21 degC) (ICSC (J) (2004)) and it is considered that the substance doesn't react strongly with water. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
13 | Oxidizing liquids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
14 | Oxidizing solids | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Inorganic compounds containing no oxygen or halogen atoms. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
15 | Organic peroxides | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Inorganic compound | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
16 | Corrosive to metals | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Test methods applicable to solid substances are not available. It is reported that corrosion rate of aqueous solution of the substance on aluminum and steel is less than 6.25 mm/a, and this substance is treated as a non-hazardous material in transport by sea and aircraft (Ullmanns (E) (6th, 2003)). | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
17 | Desensitized explosives | - |
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Hazard class | Classification | Pictogram Signal word |
Hazard statement (code) |
Precautionary statement (code) |
Rationale for the classification | Classification year (FY) | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government | |
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1 | Acute toxicity (Oral) | Category 4 |
Warning |
H302 | P301+P312 P264 P270 P330 P501 |
Based on the rat LD50 value of 764 mg/kg (JMPR 53 (1965)), the substance was classified into Category 4. [For health hazards, refer also to other thiocyanates.] |
FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Dermal) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Gases) | Not classified (Not applicable) |
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- | - | Solid (GHS definition) | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Vapours) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
1 | Acute toxicity (Inhalation: Dusts and mists) | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
2 | Skin corrosion/irritation | Classification not possible |
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- | - | It is reported that no irritation was detected in the primary skin irritation test (IUCLID (2000)). However, the substance was classified as "Classification not possible", because of lack of the basic information such as the testing animal and details of the tests. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
3 | Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Not classified |
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- | - | The substance was classified as "Not classified" based on the result that the substance was not irritating in the Draize test using rabbits (IUCLID (2000)). | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
4 | Respiratory sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
4 | Skin sensitization | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
5 | Germ cell mutagenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
6 | Carcinogenicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | Insufficient data were available. It is reported that increased incidence of liver tumor in rats by oral administration of sodium thiocyanate via drinking water at the concentration of 0.08% (IUCLID (2000)). On the other hand, dietary administration study in rats showed no carcinogenicity of sodium thiocyanate (IUCLID (2000)). The classification was not possible due to no details in both studies. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
7 | Reproductive toxicity | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
8 | Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
9 | Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure | Category 1 (thyroid) |
Danger |
H372 | P260 P264 P270 P314 P501 |
No data were available for this substance, however, it was known that thiocyanate inhibited the uptake of iodine in the thyroid and showed thyroid toxicity (CICAD (J) 61 (2004), ATSDR (2006)). In addition, thiocyanate was the primary metabolite of cyanides and it was reported that occupational exposure to cyanides induced thyroid dysfunction and goiter (CICAD (J) 61 (2004), ATSDR (2006)). Based on the information, therefore, the classification was determined as Category 1 (thyroid). | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
10 | Aspiration hazard | Classification not possible |
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- | - | No data available. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
Hazard class | Classification | Pictogram Signal word |
Hazard statement (code) |
Precautionary statement (code) |
Rationale for the classification | Classification year (FY) | GHS Classification Guidance for the Japanese Government | |
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11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Short term (Acute) | Category 3 |
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H402 | P273 P501 |
Classified into Category 3 from its 96h-LC50 = 83 mg/L for fish (Oncorhynchus mykiss) (ECETOC TR91, 2003). | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
11 | Hazardous to the aquatic environment Long term (Chronic) | Category 3 |
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H412 | P273 P501 |
Classified into Category 3 since its acute toxicity is Category 3 and it is not rapidly degradable (BIOWIN). | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
12 | Hazardous to the ozone layer | Classification not possible |
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- | - | This substance is not listed in Annexes to the Montreal Protocol. | FY2010 | GHS Classification Guidance by the Japanese Government (July, 2010) |
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