COBALT(II)THIOCYANATE HYDRATE Property

solubility 

soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, acetone

form 

violet rhombohedral crystals

color 

violet rhomb crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O, resulting in blue solution [MER06]

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn,N

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-32-50/53

Safety Statements 

13-36/37-46-60-61

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H332Harmful if inhaled

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

COBALT(II)THIOCYANATE HYDRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

violet to brownish, violet rhomb crystal(s); red in transmitted light; used as an indicator of relative humidity [KIR79] [MER06]