Ammonium Thiocyanate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ammonium Rhodanide
- Ammonium Sulphocyanate
- Ammonium Sulfocyanide
- NH4SCN
Ammonium thiocyanate supplier enquiries in Malaysia come mainly from analytical laboratories, textile dyehouses, adhesive and resin producers and metal-treatment plants. The salt is also written as ammonium rhodanide, ammonium sulphocyanate and ammonium sulfocyanide, and carries CAS 1762-95-4 with the formula NH4SCN.
Buyers choose between white crystals, granular material and a made-up aqueous solution, and between technical and reagent grades. Crystals and granules are the usual solid options for solution make-up and batch charging, while a stated-strength solution suits metered dosing. The solid takes up moisture in humid storage, so give the form and the intended handling with the enquiry.
Laboratories use it as the classic iron(III) test and titration reagent, and textile processors use it in dyeing and printing auxiliaries. Industrial buyers specify it as a starting material for thiourea and herbicide chemistry, in adhesive and resin formulations, and in corrosion-inhibition and metal-treatment work. Photographic and imaging chemistry is a smaller but genuine requirement.
Ammonium thiocyanate is not interchangeable with sodium thiocyanate, because the cation forms part of the specification and of the price. Send the required form, grade, assay target, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 1762-95-4
- Formula
- NH4SCN
- Grade
- technical, reagent
- Appearance
- white to colourless crystals or granules, hygroscopic; clear aqueous solution when made up
Ammonium Thiocyanate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical grade ammonium thiocyanate crystals | white to colourless crystals | — | Solution make-up and batch charging for textile auxiliaries, adhesive and resin chemistry, and general industrial process work that specifies a solid thiocyanate salt. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Ammonium thiocyanate granules | free-flowing granular crystals | — | Transfer, storage and manual charging where a coarser particle limits dust and reduces caking in humid conditions. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Reagent grade ammonium thiocyanate | white crystalline solid | — | Analytical laboratory work such as iron(III) colour tests and thiocyanate titrations, where iron, chloride and moisture limits are held tighter than on technical material. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Ammonium thiocyanate solution | clear aqueous solution | — | Metered or pumped addition where a made-up liquid at a stated strength is preferred to dissolving solid on site. | Pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy ammonium thiocyanate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ammonium thiocyanate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to colourless crystals or granules; clear solution when supplied made up | — |
| Chemical identity | ammonium thiocyanate, the ammonium salt of thiocyanic acid | — |
| CAS number | 1762-95-4 | — |
| Molecular formula | NH4SCN | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 76 g/mol | — |
| Solubility | freely soluble in water, also soluble in alcohol | — |
| Moisture behaviour | hygroscopic; the solid cakes if packs are left open in humid storage | — |
| Assay and impurity limits | stated with the enquiry and confirmed against the grade quoted, since reagent work and industrial charging use different limits | — |
Ammonium Thiocyanate applications
Safety and handling
Keep packs sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from acids and strong oxidising agents. The solid draws moisture from humid air, so close part-used packs and keep them off damp floors. Control dust during transfer, wear gloves and eye protection, and follow the safety information issued with the grade quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about ammonium thiocyanate
Is ammonium thiocyanate the same as sodium thiocyanate?
No. Both carry the thiocyanate anion, but the cation is part of the specification and the two salts have different molecular weights, solubility behaviour and process fit. Order the ammonium salt by name, or quote CAS 1762-95-4, when that is what the requirement sheet states.
Are ammonium rhodanide and ammonium sulphocyanate the same product?
Yes, they are the same material. Ammonium rhodanide, ammonium sulphocyanate and ammonium sulfocyanide are older commercial names still used on specification sheets and in trade documents. Any of them can be used in the enquiry as long as the form and grade are stated.
Is ammonium thiocyanate the same as thiourea?
No, they are different products. Thiourea is made from ammonium thiocyanate by rearrangement under heat, so the two appear together in process documents, but they have separate identities, specifications and prices. Request thiourea by name if that is what the process needs.
Which grade should I request, technical or reagent?
Technical grade covers textile auxiliaries, adhesive and resin chemistry, metal treatment and corrosion-inhibitor blending. Reagent grade is chosen for analytical laboratory work where iron, chloride and moisture limits matter to the result. State the test method or process if the choice is not obvious.
How should ammonium thiocyanate be stored so it does not cake?
Keep it sealed, cool and dry, and reseal part-used packs promptly, because the solid takes up moisture from humid air and will cake and clump. Granular material handles better than fine crystals in an open store. Ask about a made-up solution instead if dry handling is the constraint.
What should an ammonium thiocyanate price enquiry include?
Give the form, grade, assay or purity target, quantity, delivery location and application, plus any documents your quality system needs. Say whether repeat monthly volume is expected, since a schedule and a single trial pack are quoted differently.