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104167 Guanidinium thiocyanate

Guanidinium thiocyanate for biochemistry. CAS 593-84-0, EC Number 209-812-1, chemical formula H₂NC(NH)NH₂ * HSCN.

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1.04167.0250 Plastic bottle 250 g
Description
Catalogue Number104167
DescriptionGuanidinium thiocyanate
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Product Information
CAS number593-84-0
EC index number615-004-00-3
EC number209-812-1
Hill FormulaC₂H₆N₄S
Chemical formulaH₂NC(NH)NH₂ * HSCN
Molar Mass118.16 g/mol
HS Code2925 29 21
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
ApplicationGuanidinium thiocyanate for biochemistry. CAS 593-84-0, EC Number 209-812-1, chemical formula H₂NC(NH)NH₂ * HSCN.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density1.29 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point118 °C
pH value4.8 - 6.0 (1420 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) (saturated solution)
Vapor pressure<0.1 hPa (25 °C)
Bulk density630 kg/m3
Solubility1420 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)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.
EUH032: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust or mist.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSXL1225000
Storage class8B Non-combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal6
Sulfides and sulfites as well as other reducing substances, inorganic cyanides and isonitriles: Stir into sodium hypochlorite solution (Cat. No. 105614) and, if necessary, leave to react for several days. Caution: some substances may show a violent reaction! Draw off any toxic or flammable gases that may be formed. Excess oxidant should be neutralized with sodium thiosulfate (Cat. No. 106513). Container D or E.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, dangerous for the environment
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1759 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1759 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1759 , 8, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Appearance (color)white
Appearance (description)coarse-crystalline powder
Assay (argentometric)≥ 99.0 %
Melting point119 - 122 °C
Cu (Copper)≤ 0.00005 %
Fe (Iron)≤ 0.0005 %
Pb (Lead)≤ 0.00005 %
Zn (Zinc)≤ 0.0002 %
Sulfated ash≤ 0.05 %
RNasesnot detectable
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1.04167.0250 04022536048147

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Guanidinium thiocyanate SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

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