Safety Measures of Benzoyl Isothiocyanate

Benzoyl Isothiocyanate is a sulfur compound that belongs to product categories of Phenyl Isocyanate and Phenyl Isothiocyanate. The color of this chemical can range from clear yellow to orange-brown liquid. Benzoyl Isothiocyanate Manufacturers and Suppliers are quite cautious in producing and transferring this particular chemical, which can be prepared by reacting chloride and thiocyanic acid and potassium salt.

This compound need to be handled with extra cautiousness as it is a highly dangerous chemical. Some of the safety tips to be followed while handling this chemical is-

Precautions for Safe Handling

The following points are to be necessarily followed while handling this chemical:-

• Avoid contact of this chemical with eye, skin or clothing. The use of personal protective equipment is recommended.
• Ensure that proper ventilation is available to the chemical, especially in confined areas. However, in case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment.
• Keep this chemical away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.and in any case intake of food materials are not to be done in front of this chemical.
• Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended.
• Always wash contaminated clothes before reuse and wear suitable gloves, eye gear and and face protection.

Accidental Release Measures

The following points are to be necessarily followed in case of accidental release of the chemical:-

• Avoid the contact of this chemical with skin, eyes or clothing. Use protective equipment if required. Keep people away from the spill/leak area. Evacuate people to safer areas.
• Do not allow the chemical to enter any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water and should also not be flushed into surface water or sanitary sewer system. This chemical is restricted from being released into the environment and should be prevented from further leakage or spillage.

Fire Fighting Measures

In case of spill of this chemical the following fire fighting measures are to be followed:-

• Use suitable extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
• The product causes burning of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to toxic release and vapors. People should be quickly evacuated from such an area.
• During an event of fire explosion due not breathe fumes as they can contain toxic gasses.
• Fire-fighters are advised to out on special protective equipment such as protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Benzoyl isothiocyanate chemical is stable only in specific storage conditions, which may become a hazardous material as it releases toxic gases when reacted with acids. To be on the safer side make sure the chemical does not come in contact with moisture or liquid