NTP CHEMICAL REPOSITORY (RADIAN CORPORATION, AUGUST 29, 1991)

THIOSEMICARBAZIDE




IDENTIFIERS





CATALOG ID NUMBER: 001214

CAS NUMBER: 79-19-6

BASE CHEMICAL NAME: THIOSEMICARBAZIDE

PRIMARY NAME: THIOSEMICARBAZIDE

CHEMICAL FORMULA: CH5N3S

STRUCTURAL FORMULA:

WLN: ZMYZUS

SYNONYMS:
USAF EK-1275
N-AMINO THIOUREA
SEMICARBIZIDE,3-THIO
THIOCARBAMYLHYDRAZINE
SEMICARBAZIDE,THIO-
TSC





PHYSICAL CHEMICAL DATA






PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS: White, crystal powder

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 91.14

SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available

DENSITY:Not available

MP (DEG C): 183 C degrees

BP (DEG C): Not available

SOLUBILITIES:
WATER : Not available

DMSO : Not available

95% ETHANOL : Not available

METHANOL : Not available

ACETONE : Not available

TOLUENE : Not available

OTHER SOLVENTS:
Water: Soluble.
Alcohol: Soluble.

VOLATILITY : Not available

FLAMMABILITY(FLASH POINT): Not available

UEL: Not available LEL: Not available

REACTIVITY: Not available

STABILITY: Not available

OTHER PHYSICAL DATA: Not available





TOXICITY






NIOSH REGISTRY NUMBER: VT4200000

TOXICITY:

  typ. dose       mode     specie     amount       unit      other

       LD50        orl        rat       9160      ug/kg

       LD50        ipr        mus          1      mg/kg

       LD50        ivn        mus         13      mg/kg

       LD50        orl        dog         10      mg/kg

       LD50        orl        cat         20      mg/kg

       LD50        ipr        gpg         24      mg/kg

       LD50        orl        bwd          9      mg/kg



AQTX/TLM96: Not available

SAX TOXICITY EVALUATION: Not available

CARCINOGENICITY: Not available

MUTAGENICITY: dnd-hmn:hla 20umol/L

TERATOGENICITY: Not available

STANDARDS, REGULATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
OSHA: None
ACGIH: None
NIOSH Criteria Document: None
NFPA Hazard Rating: Health (H): None
Flammability (F): None
Reactivity (R): None

OTHER TOXICITY DATA:
Review: Toxicology Review
Status: Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory, 1980





OTHER DATA (Regulatory)





PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IATA): Poisonous solids, n.o.s.
(Thiosemicarbazide)

UN/ID NUMBER: UN2811

HAZARD CLASS: 6.1 SUBSIDIARY RISK: None PACKING GROUP: II

LABELS REQUIRED: Poison

PACKAGING: PASSENGER: PKG. INSTR.: 613, Y613 MAXIMUM QUANTITY: 25 kg, 1 kg
CARGO : PKG. INSTR.: 615 MAXIMUM QUANTITY: 100 kg

SPECIAL PROVISIONS: None

USES: As a reagent for detection of metals.

COMMENTS: Not available





HANDLING PROCEDURES






ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS:
Severe Poison

MINIMUM PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
If Tyvek-type disposable protective clothing is not worn during
handling of this chemical, wear disposable Tyvek-type sleeves taped to
your gloves.

RECOMMENDED GLOVE MATERIALS:
Permeation data indicate that butyl rubber gloves may provide pro-
tection to contact with this compound. Butyl rubber over latex gloves
is recommended. However, if this chemical makes direct contact with
your gloves, or if a tear, hole or puncture develops, remove them at once.

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR:
Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-
approved half face respirator equipped with a combination filter cartridge,
i.e. organic vapor/acid gas/HEPA (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid
gas, SO2 and a high efficiency particulate filter).

OTHER: Not available

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:
You should store this material in a refrigerator.

SPILLS AND LEAKAGE:
If you spill this chemical, use absorbent paper to pick up all liquid
spill material. Your contaminated clothing and absorbent paper should be
sealed in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all
contaminated surfaces with alcohol followed by washing with a strong 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.

DISPOSAL AND WASTE TREATMENT:
You should dispose of all waste and contaminated materials
associated with this chemical as specified by existing local,
state and federal regulations concerning hazardous waste disposal.
It is suggested that your contaminated materials should be destroyed
by incineration in a special, high temperature ( >2000 degrees F),
chemical incinerator facility.





EMERGENCY PROCEDURES






SKIN CONTACT:
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.

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; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or
equal to that advised under Respirator Recommendation.

EYE CONTACT:
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.

INGESTION:
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.
Generally, the induction of vomiting is NOT recommended outside of a
physician's care due to the risk of aspirating the chemical into the victim's
lungs. However, if the victim is conscious and not convulsing and if medical
help is not readily available, consider the risk of inducing vomiting because
of the high toxicity of the chemical ingested. Ipecac syrup or salt water may
be used in such an emergency. 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. IMMEDIATELY transport
the victim to a hospital.

SYMPTOMS: Not available

FIREFIGHTING:
A fire in your laboratory involving this chemical should be
extinguished with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or halon extinguisher.





SOURCES






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