Semicarbazide Hydrochloride Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 683.9
Revision Date: September 22, 2014
Semicarbazide Hydrochloride
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 3). Toxic if swallowed (H301). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe dust or fumes (P260).
Hazard class: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 1). Causes serious eye damage (H318).
Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). IARC-3.
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Semicarbazide hydrochloride
Synonyms: Amidourea hydrochloride; Carbamylhydrazine hydrochloride, Hydrazinecarboxamide monohydrochloride
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563-41-7 |
CH5N3O-HCl |
111.531 |
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Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. (P301+P310+P330+P331).
Nonflammable, noncombustible solid. When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Do not allow solid to become airborne. Wipe up dust with a damp paper towel to avoid generating dust. Place in a sealed bag or container and dispose. Wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #2. Store with alcohols, glycols, amines and amides. Store in a cool, dry place.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash thoroughly after handling (P264).
White to light cream crystalline powder. Odorless. Soluble in water. Insoluble in absolute alcohol and ether.
Melting point: 176 °C (decomposes)
Avoid heat, sunlight, and ignition sources. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and bases. Shelf life: Good, if stored safely.
Acute effects: Eye, skin, digestive and respiratory system irritant. Toxic if swallowed. Chronic effects: IARC-3. Blood and liver damage. Nervous sytem effect. Target organs: Liver, blood, digestive and respiratory systems.
ORL-MUS LD50: 225 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Harmful to aquatic organisms.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26c is one option.
Shipping name: Semicarbazide hydrochloride. Hazard class: 6.1. UN number: UN2811.
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