MSDS

SECTION V (CONTINUED)
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HAZARDS:
(ACUTE AND CHRONIC)
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mild skin irritation. Can cause severe eye
irritation.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP?
Thiourea is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
IARC MONOGRAPHS?
Thiourea is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).
OSHA REGULATED?
Not regulated by OSHA.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
May cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None is known.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
FOR EYE CONTACT:
Flush eyes thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
IF ACCIDENTALLY INGESTED:
Rinse mouth, drink one or two glasses of water immediately. Call a physician or a
local Poison Control Center.
SECTION VI
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE
MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Soak up with absorbent material such as sawdust or vermiculite and place in a
suitable container for disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Incinerate or bury as a solid, after absorption, or bury in a licensed facility. Do
not empty into drains, allow product to reach sewage system or surface waters.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN
HANDLING AND STORING:
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep away from food, beverages, food stuffs,
and animal feeding stuffs. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Repeated or prolonged contact should be avoided.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
This product is not DOT regulated and classified as non-hazardous for transport.
SECTION VII
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY
Unstable Conditions to Avoid:
Stable
X
INCOMPATIBILITY(MATERIALS TO AVOID):
Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:
None
HAZARDOUS
May Occur Conditions to Avoid:
POLYMERIZATION
Will Not Occur
X
SECTION VIII
CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
None required under normal condition of use.
(SPECIFY TYPE)
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust
None
Special: None
Mechanical (General)
None
Other: None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Impervious gloves, if desired. EYE PROTECTION: If splashing will occur.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:
None
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:
Keep away from food, beverages, food stuffs, and animal feeding stuffs.
If skin contact is made wash area(s) thoroughly with soap and water.