General Description
THIOSEMICARBAZIDE(79-19-6) is a white crystalline powder and is odorless. This material is used as a reagent for ketones and certain metals, for photography and as a rodenticide. THIOSEMICARBAZIDE(79-19-6) is also effective for control of bacterial leaf blight of rice. Not a registered pesticide in the U.S. THIOSEMICARBAZIDE(79-19-6) is a chemical intermediate for herbicides and a reagent for detection of metals.
Reactivity Profile
Isocyanates and thioisocyanates are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat. Acids and bases initiate polymerization reactions in these materials. Some isocyanates react with water to form amines and liberate carbon dioxide. Base-catalysed reactions of isocyanates with alcohols should be carried out in inert solvents. Such reactions in the absence of solvents often occur with explosive violence, [Wischmeyer(1969)].
Health Hazard
This material is highly toxic by ingestion. May induce goiter and cause delayed toxic effects in blood and skin. May be mutagenic in human cells.
Potential Exposure
Thiosemicarbazide is a dithiocarbamide compound is used as an intermedialte for pharmaceuticals and herbicides; as a reagent for ketones and certain metals; in certain photography and dye operations; as a rodenticide. It is also effective for control of bacterial leaf blight of rice.
Fire Hazard
When heated to decomposition, very toxic fumes of sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides are emitted.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Speed in removing material from skin is of extreme importance. Shampoo hair promptly if contaminated. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Shipping
UN2771 Thiosemicarbazide, pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN2811 Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.) and strong reducing agents; contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. May react with nitrates.
Chemical Properties
Thiosemicarbazide is an odorless, white crystalline powder.
Chemical Properties
white crystalline solid
Uses
As a reagent for detection of metals.
Definition
ChEBI: Hydrazinecarbothioamide is a member of the class of thioureas that is thiourea in which a hydrogen of one of the amino groups is replaced by an amino group. It is a member of hydrazines, a thiocarboxamide and a member of thioureas.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Purification Methods
Crystallise thiosemicarbazide from H2O (solubility is 20.3% w/w at 80o). The hydrochloride has m 190-191o(dec, 184o also reported). It forms salts with heavy metals. [Beilstein 3 H 195, 3 I 79, 3 II 134, 3 III 315, 3 IV 374.]
