General Information
Revision date
2021-01-01
Product name
Potassium cyanide
Product Synonyms
Cyanide of potassium; Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt; KCN
CAS No.
151-50-8
REACH No
01-2119486407-29
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300, H300+H310+H330, H310, H330, H372, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 1 (H300) Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 (H310) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 (H330) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 (H372)
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
Hazard statements
see section 16 H290 - May be corrosive to metals H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled EUH032 - Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P330 - Rinse mouth P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
2.3 Other hazards
In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial invertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
