Methyl thiocyanate

Synonyms

Methane, thiocyanato-; Methyl rhodanate; Methyl sulfocyanate; Methylrhodanid [German]; Methylthiokyanat [Czech]; Thiocyanic acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN1992

Category

Other Insecticides

Description

Colorless liquid with an odor of onions; [Merck Index] Colorless or pale yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as an agricultural insecticide, fumigant, pharmaceutical intermediate, and research chemical; [HSDB]

Comments

Releases cyanide after absorption into the body; Onset of symptoms may be delayed; [HSDB] Causes somnolence and convulsions in lethal dose studies of animals; [RTECS] A fast acting poison; [CAMEO] An irritant and lachrymator; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; May cause burns after skin contact and lung edema after inhalation; [Aldrich MSDS]

Biomedical References

12.1 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;

Yes

Yes

Skin burns

Other Poison

Chemical Asphyxiant

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asphyxiation, chemical

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)