ONCOR INC -- GUANIDINE THIOCYANATE  -- 6810-00F048637
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GUANIDINE THIOCYANATE
MSDS Date:05/29/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F048637
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ONCOR INC
Address:209 PERRY PKY SUITE 7
City:GAITHERSBURG
State:MD
ZIP:20877-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
Emergency Phone Num:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
CAGE:016E9
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ONCOR INC
Address:209 PERRY PKY SUITE 7
City:GAITHERSBURG
State:MD
ZIP:20877-5000
Country:US
Phone:301-963-3500/800-776-6267
CAGE:016E9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:GUANIDINE THIOCYANATE
CAS:593-84-0
RTECS #:XL1225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: IRRITANT & ABSORPTION.
    INHALATION: IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR/GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, APPROPRIATE FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT &
    SELF CONTAINED RESPIRATOR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED RESPIRATORS, HEAVY RUBBER
    GLOVES & BOOTS. SWEEP UP, THEN PLACE IN PLASTIC BAGS UNTIL DISPOSED
    OF. VENTILATE THEN WASH LOCAL AREA.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UNDER LABEL CONDITIONS; POISON;
    TOXIC.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION & INHALATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:248-251.6F
Appearance and Odor:POWDER, WHITE

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ACIDS, CHLORATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON, NITROGEN, SULFUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE MATERIAL IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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