Methylene thiocyanate
Agent Name
Methylene thiocyanate
CAS Number
6317-18-6
Formula
C3-H2-N2-S2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
CP 17879; Methane, dithiocyanato-; Methylendirhodanid [Czech]; Methylendithiokyanat [Czech]; Methylene bis(thiocyanate); Methylene dithiocyanate; Methylene thiocyanate; Methylenebis(thiocyanate); Methylenedirhodanid [German]; Methylenedirhodanide; Nalco D-1994; Nalfloc N 206; Proxel MB; Thiocyanic acid, methylene ester; V 709; [ChemIDplus] Organiclear, Methylene bisthiocyanate; [Hawley] UN2811
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Yellow to light orange solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used against wood rot, termites, mildew, and decay; [Hawley] Powerful action against slime-forming bacteria, spore formers, and fungi; Used in paper mills and water cooling systems; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [ICSC] Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; Causes burns; [ESIS] A corrosive substance that causes lacrimation and may cause lung edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [CAMEO] Thiocyanates release cyanide on contact with acid. [MSDSonline] See "CYANIDES."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00197 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
ERG Guide for "Corrosive solid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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