Thiourea Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 817
Revision Date: March 25, 2014
Thiourea
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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 2). Causes skin irritation (H315).
Hazard class: Sensitization, skin (Category 1). May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).
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; NTP-R
Hazard class: Reproductive toxicity (Category 2). Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (H361).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Thiourea
Synonyms: Thiocarbamide
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62-56-6 |
NH2CSNH2
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76.12 |
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If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth.Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
Combustible 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. Ventilate area. Wipe up spill, place in 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. Store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag, and lock up in a poison cabinet.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace (P272).
White, lustrous crystals. Odorless. Soluble: Water and alcohol.
Melting point: 176-178 °C Specific gravity: 1.406
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids. May react violently with acrolein. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Harmful if swallowed, skin irritant and skin sensitizer. Chronic effects: Possible carcinogen, mutagen Target organs: Liver, thyroid
ORL-RAT LD50: 125 mg/kg IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #13 is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-543-5), RCRA code U219.
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