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Document ID (ISN)47950
CIS number 87-423
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Title Methyl isothiocyanate
Bibliographic information In: EPA Chemical Profiles, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460, USA, Dec. 1985. 4p.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Very toxic (minimum human lethal dose = 1g/kg). Highly irritant to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Used as a soil fumigant. No established exposure limit.
Descriptors (primary) agricultural chemicals; methyl isothiocyanate; USA; irritants
Descriptors (secondary) fire hazards; fumigants; waste disposal; data sheet; chemical hazards; health hazards; personal protective equipment
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Cyano compounds
Agricultural chemicals