General Information
Version
5.1
Revision date
2022-12-23
Product name
POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE(III)
Product Synonyms
ferrate(3-),hexakis(cyano-kC)-,tripotassium; potassium hexacyano-ferrate(III); hexacyanoferrate(3-) tripotassium; potassium ferricyanide
Chemical name
Not Available C6-Fe-N6.K3; K3-Fe(CN)6; potassium hexacyanoferrate(III); tripotassium hexakis(cyano-C)ferrate(3-); potassium ferricyanide gr; C6-Fe-N6.K3; K3-Fe(CN)6; potassium hexacyanoferrate(III); tripotassium hexakis(cyano-C)ferrate(3-); potassium ferricyanide gr;
CAS No.
13746-66-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Various ferrocyanides, and their derivatives are said to accelerate the absorption of olefins by sulfuric or phosphoric acid, thereby aiding the
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H341, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H401 Toxic to aquatic life. AUH032 Contact with acid liberates very toxic gas.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
[1] (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3, Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
