Product ID:POTASSIUM CYANIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2910
MSDS Number: BDLXG

C.C. CHEMICAL CO(OUT OF BUSINESS);TRY OTHER MFG.

901 S. 15TH ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207-0431
US

Cage: KO767

C.C. CHEMICAL CO(OUT OF BUSINESS);TRY OTHER MFG.

7431 LOUISVILLE, KY 40207-0431 US

Telephone: 804-279-4371

Cage: KO767

POTASSIUM CYANIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 151-50-8

RTECS: TS8750000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (CN)

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 MG/M3 (CN);9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:HIGHLY
TOXIC.EYES/SKIN:IRRITNT.INHALE/INGEST:PAIN,FAINTNESS,HARD
BREATHING,UNCONSCIOUS,RAPID FATAL

First Aid:INHAL:FRESH AIR,REST,INHALE AMYL NITRATE FOR 15 SEC(REPEAT 5
TIMES AT 15 SEC INTERVALS.ARTIF. RESPIR IF NEEDED;INGEST:RINSE
MOUTH,DRINK PINT 1%SODIUM THIOSULFATE SOLN(OR SOAPY OR MUSTARD
H*2O),INDUCE VOMIT,REPEAT VOMIT UNTIL CLEAR:CONT IN SUPP DATA

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE;USE AIR FOAM OR WATER FOG FOR NEAR
BY FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.DONT USE H*2O ON
MATERIAL ITSELF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT LIBERATES FLAMMABLE HCN
GAS(TOXIC).KNOCK VAPOR DOWN W H*2O SPRAY.DO NOT SEWER.SEE AVOID
INFO

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS.ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES.PROTECTED PERSONNEL STOP LEAK,PROVIDE
VENTILATION,SWEEP/SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO COVERED
CONTAINER.DECONTAMINATE SPILL AREA W SODIUM OR CALCIUM HYPOCHLOR
ITE SOLUTION.DIKE/PREVENT SEWER OF KCN SOLN.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STRICT HYGIENE;PROHIBIT ANY DIRECT
CONTACT W CHEMICAL.SEE AVOID.STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA.CONT TIGHTLY CLOSED.NO FOOD EXPOSE.
Other Precautions:NOTE:REQUIRE SAFETY TRAINING/SUPPLIES BEFORE PRODUCT
USE.ENFORCE STRICT HYGIENE.ABSORBS H*2O FROM AIR & SLOWLY
DECOMPOSES.DO NOT SEWER;MAY RELEASE
HCN.ACCIDENTS:PHONE(901)357-1546 IMMEDTLY

Respiratory Protection:LOCAL EXHAUST OR BREATHING PROTECTION(DUST
FILTER RESPIR)
Ventilation:GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST.AVOID DUSTING CONDITIONS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBR
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EMERG:AIR LINE/SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;FULL
PROTECT CLOTHNG,BOO
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT:USE AMYL NITRATE BEFORE/AFTER INDUCE VOMIT(SEE
INHALE).REPEAT AMYL NITRATE AT 3MIN INTERVALS UNTIL USED 4
PEARLS.EYES/SKIN;FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O.ALL CASES:GET PHYSICIAN
IMMED.

HCC:T2
Spec Gravity:1.52
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRANULAR, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL ACIDS,OXIDANTS,WEAK ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W ACIDS,WEAK ALKALIES,HI
HEAT,FIRE,WATER,ACID FUMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCN GAS(POISON,FLAMMABLE)ALSO TOXIC
NITROGEN OXIDES VIA FIRE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ACID CNTCT

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS PENDING DISPOSAL.IF
APPROVED,MAY NEUTRALIZE W SODIUM OR CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE OR
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.DISPOSE INLY IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE,& LO CAL REGS.W FULL PERSONNEL
PROTECTION.

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