Product ID:POTASSIUM CYANIDE
MSDS Date:08/08/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000754
MSDS Number: BBDGW

HACH CO.

100 DAYTON RD.
AMES, IA 50010
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-4224 OR 303-623-5716

Info Phone: 800-227-4224/303-669-3050

Cage: 91224

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

POTASSIUM CYANIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 151-50-8

RTECS: TS8750000

Fraction By Weight: >96.5%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (CN)

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 MG/M3 (CN);9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 10 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- THIS PRODUCT MAY BE CORROSIVE
TO EYES, WET SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SUPER TOXIC. TARGET ORGAN
IS BRAIN. CHRONIC- EXTREMELY TOXIC. CAN BE ABSORBED THOROUGH THE
SKIN. TARGET ORGAN: CENTRAL NER VOUS SYSTEM.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE RAPIDLY FATAL. INHALATION AND INGESTION
MAY CAUSE CYANOSIS. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE HEADACHE, ANXIETY,
CONFUSION, IRREGULAR PULSE, COMA AND DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP IN ALL CASES.EYE &
SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.INHALED/ORAL:ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND A CYANIDE
FIRST AID KIT.BREAK AN AMYL NITRI TE PEARL IN CLOTH & HOLD LIGHTLY
UNDER NOSE FOR 15 SECONDS.REPEAT EVERY 5 MINUTES.PROVIDE CPR & 100%
OXYGEN.TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT VERY TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDE AND
NITROGEN OXIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS. VENTILATE AREA. ABSORB SPILL ON NON-REACTIVE MATERIAL.
OXIDIZE THE WASTE WITH A 50% EXCESS OF A MIXTURE OF COMMERCIALLY
AVAILABLE LAUNDRY BLEACH & SODA ASH/SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:BLEACH AND SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER IN COOL,DRY,VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM ACID,MOISTURE &
LIGHT.
Other Precautions:EXTREMELY TOXIC! AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND
BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT
ENTER STORAGE ARE A UNLESS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF DUSTS PRESENT, A NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IS REQUIRED. WORK UNDER THE HOOD.
Ventilation:LOCAL (HOOD) EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB APRON OR COAT, EYE WASH EMERGENCY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T2
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1173F,634C
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.52
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE LUMPS - BITTER ALMOND ODOR

ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT VERY TOXIC FUMES OF CYANIDE
AND NITROGEN OXIDES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.