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Ammonium thiocyanate, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Ammonium thiocyanate has many uses in manufacturing chemicals such as metal thiocyanates [CuSCN, Ca(SCN)2, NaSCN, KSCN] and in a number of pharmaceuticals. It is used in freezing solutions, pickling, printing, and as a corrosion inhibitor against acid gases. It is used in the photography industry as a stabilizer or an accelerator. It is also used in fertilizers, fabric dyeing, zinc coating, electroplating and as a separator of zirconium and hafnium as well as gold and iron. It is also used in analytical chemistry for titrimetric analysis and to determine the iron content by colorimetry in soft drinks.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ammonium thiocyanate has many uses in manufacturing chemicals such as metal thiocyanates [CuSCN, Ca(SCN)2, NaSCN, KSCN] and in a number of pharmaceuticals. It is used in freezing solutions, pickling, printing, and as a corrosion inhibitor against acid gases. It is used in the photography industry as a stabilizer or an accelerator. It is also used in fertilizers, fabric dyeing, zinc coating, electroplating and as a separator of zirconium and hafnium as well as gold and iron. It is also used in analytical chemistry for titrimetric analysis and to determine the iron content by colorimetry in soft drinks.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, ammonia and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate.
Notes
Light sensitive and hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and lead nitrate.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 147°C to 149°C |
| Density | 1.305 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Linear Formula | NH4SCN |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| Beilstein | 3595135 |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic; Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,561 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,methanol,ammonia and acetone. Insoluble in chloroform and ethyl acetate. |
| Formula Weight | 76.12 |
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Safety and Handling
- Ammonium thiocyanate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
- P233-Keep container tightly closed.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Ammonium thiocyanate
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