Product ID:RED PRUSSIATE OF POTASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-174-5455
MSDS Number: BDFPP

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POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE;RED PRUSSIATE OF POTASSIUM,CAS

CAS: 13746-66-2

RTECS: LJ8225000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:VERY HARMFUL;INHALE:SALT IS LOW TOXICITY
UNLESS IN ACID CONTACT.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE
MOUTH,INDUCE VOMIT WITH SOAP,DO NOT USE VINEGAR, GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. GET MEDICAL AT TENTION FOR SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE.

Extinguishing Media:NON FLAMMABLE:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURRIOUNDING
FIRE:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP(CHEM FIRE STD
PROCEDURE)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION OR
BY CONTACT W ACID OR ACID FUMES:EMITS TOXIC CYANIDE FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. PROVIDE
VENTILATION, ELIMENATE DUST. SWEEP/SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO APPR
CONTAINERS. DO NOT STORE OR DEPOSIT MATERIAL WHERE CONTACT WITH
ACIDS IS POSSIBLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA;KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED:PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE;STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS,COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS
Other Precautions:MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE,ABOID PHYSICAL CONTACT,REMOVE
& WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. KEEP AWAY FROM EATING AREAS.

Respiratory Protection:FOR EXPOSURE:SELF-CNTND BRTH APP/APPR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST):AVOID ACID EXHAUSTS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBR
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL WORK CLOTHING,DUST PROOF HEADGEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC IS 99.0 MIN,LESS THAN 0.03 INSOLUBLE MATTER;IX CLASS,PHOTOCRAPHIC.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.843
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:BRIGHT RED,LUSTROUS CRYSTALS OR POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID,ACID FUMES,COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS, REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SUNLIGHT,HEAT,ACIDS, &ACID FUMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID,ACID FUMES MAY RELEASE HIGHLY
TOXIC CYANIDE FUMES.

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL.
HANDLE AND DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. PROHIBIT ENTRY
INTO SEWERS, OPEN WATERS.

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