Guanidine thiocyanate

Catalog Number

B3302-072548

CAS

593-84-0

Synonyms

GITC; Guanidinium rhodanide; Guanidinium thiocyanate

Molecular Weight

118.16

Molecular Formula

CN3H5.HSCN

Product Information

Purity

>99%

MDL

MFCD00013027

Physical State

Solid

Appearance

White Crystalline Powder

Storage

Store at 2-8 °C

Melting Point

115-122 °C

Flash Point

34.2ºC

Density

1.103 g/mL at 20ºC

Solubility

Soluble in water.

Refractive Index

n20/D 1.482

Safety Information

Signal Word

Danger

Precautionary Statement

P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P273 : Avoid release to the environment.P260 : Do not breathe dusts or mists.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.P301 + P330 + P331 : IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.P363 : Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.P301 + P312 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P405 : Store locked up.

Hazard Statements

H302 + H312 + H332 : Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.H412 : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard Class

WGK Germany

Packing Groups

III