Product ID:SODIUM CYANIDE, SOLID
MSDS Date:07/05/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-843-3643
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKPTB

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Preparer: GASTON L.PILLORI

Cage: 1B464

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SODIUM CYANIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 143-33-9

RTECS: VZ7525000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (CN)

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

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT) IS 6.4 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: EYES: DUST CAUSES IRRITATION.
SOLUTIONS ARE CORROSIVE AND CAUSE SERIOUS CORNEAL BURNS. SKIN:
CORROSIVE, CAUSES BURNS, DERMATITIS, ULSERS. INHALATION: CAUSES
IRRITATION TO NOSE AND MUCOUS MEMBR ANES, NOSE BLEED, NASAL
ULCERATION. INGESTION: MASSIVE DOSES RESULT IN UNCONSCIOUSNESS,
CONVULSIONS, DEATH. SMALLER AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF
GASTRIC MUCOSA. CHRONIC: EYES: REPEATED OR PROLON GED CONTACT MAY
RESULT IN CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: LONG CONTACT MAY RESULT IN
DERMATITIS, "CYANIDE RASH". INHALATION: CAUSES DIZZINESS , UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: LOW LEVELS OVER LO NG
PERIODS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY
COMPOUNDS WHICH ARE LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION, TISSUE CORROSION, REDNESS,
PAIN, BLURRED VISION, SERIOUS CORNEAL BURNS, CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN:
REDNESS, PAIN, BURNS, DERMATITIS, ULCERS, "CYANIDE RASH", LOSS OF
APPETITE, HEADACHE, WE AKNESS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS. INHALATION:
IRRITAION OF NOSE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES, NOSEBLEED, NASAL
ULCERATION, LOSS OF APPETITE, HEADACHE, WEAKNESS, NAUSEA,
DIZZINESS, IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRA CT. INGESTION:
CORROSION OF GASTRIC MUCOSA, CONSTRICTION OF THROAT, SALIVATION,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, ANXIETY, CONFUSION, VERTICO, GIDDINESS, WEAKNESS,
HEADACHE, RAPID PULSE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS., CONVULSIO NS, DEATH ,
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PREEXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS, IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION, HISTORY OF FAINTING SPELLS,
UNUSUAL SUSCEPITIBILITY TO EFFECTS OF ANOXIA OR WITH ANEMIA MAY BE
AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, OCCASIONALLY LIFTING
UPPER AND LOWER LIDS FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP
AND WATER. GE T MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. GIVE OXYGEN TO MAINTAIN HIGH
BLOOD/OXYGEN TENSION. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF
CONSCIOUS, ADMINISTER SYRUP OF IP ECAC AND/OR PERFORM GASTRIC
LAVAGE, USING TAP WATER ,DILUTE SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION OR
DILUTE POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE SOLUTION. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY,
OR STANDARD FOAM. (1987 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P
5800.4). FORLARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR
ALCOHOL FOAM. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. FIGHT
FIRES FROM MAXIMUM DISTANCE. STAY AWAY FROM STORAGE TANK ENDS. DIKE
FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LA TER DISPOSAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME. MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY. CONTAINERS MAY
EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL
AND PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FOR SMALL DRY SPILL,
SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER. LARGER SPILLS:
DIKE FAR AHEAD OF S PILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL. IF REPORTABLE QUANTIY
SPILLED (RQ=10 LBS) REPORT TO LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE
AND STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION AND NATIONAL RESPONSE
CENTER AT 800-426-2675.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE WATER SPILL WITH CAUSTIC SODA. ADD
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO SPILL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE, STORE
IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. SEPARATE FROM OTHER STORAGE AND PROTECT FROM
ACIDS AND OXIDIZING MATERIALS (NFPA 49, HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS DATA,
1975).
Other Precautions:SARA SECTION 302 REQUIRES EACH FACILITY WHERE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE IS PRESENT IN QUANTITY EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN THE TPG FOR THAT SUBSTANCE NOTIFY STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE
COMMISION FOR STATE IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED. SECTION 303 OF SARA
REQUIRES THESE FACILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL EMERGENCY
RESPONSE PLANNING.

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIATOR USED MUST BE BASED ON
CONTMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORKPLACE AND APPROVED BY THE
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AND THE MINE
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINIS TRATION (NIOSH-MSHA).
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES TO PREVENT SKIN
CONTACT.
Eye Protection:WEAR SPLASH-PROOF OR DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES AND A
FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS)
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT
WITH THIS SUBSTANCE. PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION AND QUICK DRENCH
SHOWER IN IMMEDIATE WORK AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING, AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:=1496.1C, 2725.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=563.9C, ######F
Vapor Pres:1 MM @817C
Spec Gravity:1.61
pH:BASIC IN SOL
Solubility in Water:58 % @20C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE DELIQUESCENT GRANULES, OR
CRYSTALLINE POWDER. BITTER ALMONDS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID SALTS: FORM TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS.
CHLORATES: EXPLODE ABOVE 450C. ETHYL CHLOROACETATE: VIOLENT
REACTION. NITRATES: EXPLODE. NITRIC ACID: EXPLOSIVE. NITRITES:
EXPLODE. OXIDIZERS (STRONG): EXPLO
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES. REACTS WITH ACIDS TO READILY RELEASE HIGHLY TOXIC AND
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDARDS
APPLICIABLE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE. 40 CFR 262. EPA
HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER P 106.

Toxicological Information:714 UG/KG ORAL MAN TDLO;6557 UG/KG ORAL MAN
LDLO; 2856 UG/KG ORAL HUMAN LDL0; 6440 UG/KG ORAL RAT LD50; 4 MG/KG
ORAL DOMESTIC ANIMAL LD50. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA (RTECS).
CARCINOGEN STATUS: NONE. S ODIUM CYANIDE IS HIGHLY TOXIC, A
CHEMICAL ASPHYXIANT, AND A SEVERE IRRITANT TO EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. POISONING MAY AFFECT RESPIRATORY, CARDIOVASCULAR,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS. PERSON WITH HIST ORY OF FAINTING SPELLS
(SYMPTOMS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND NERVOUS
DISORDERS), UNUSUAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TO EFFECTS OF ANOXIA OR WITH
ANEMIA.

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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.

Transport Information:DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION 49 CFR 172.101. POISON
B: LABELING REQUIREMENTS 49 CFR 172.101 AND SUBPART E: PACKAGING
REQUIREMENTS: 49 CFR 173.370; EXCEPTIONS: 49 CFR 173.370.

SARA Title III Information:THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ): SARA
SECTION 302 REQUIRES THAT EACH FACILITY WHERE ANY EXTREMELY
HAZARDOS SUBSTANCE IS PRESENT IN A QUANTITY EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN THE TPG FOR THAT SUBSTANCE NOTI FY THE STATE EMERGENCY
RESPONSE COMMISSION FOR THE STATE IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED. SECTION
303 OF SAR REQUIRES THESE FACILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING (40 CFR 355.30). 100 P OUNDS SARA
SECTION 302 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY; 10 POUNDS SARA SECTION 304
REP0RTING QUANTITY; 10 POUNDS CERCLA SECTION 103 REPORTABLE
QUANTITY. SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 ANNUAL TOXIC CHEMICAL R
ELEASE REPORTING.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA RATINGS (SCALE 0-3): HEALTH=3,
FIRE=0, REACTIVITY=0, PERSISTENCE=0. NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4):
HEALTH=3, FIRE=0, REACTIVITY=0.