Sodium Cyanide 98%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H032, H300, H310, H315, H318, H330, H372, H400, H410

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

including a statement of overall hazardous nature

Hazardous Ingredients

Sodium cyanide solid is classified as hazardous according to Australian WHS Regulations. DANGEROUS GOODS Sodium cyanide solid is classified for physicochemical hazards and specified as dangerous in the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG Code), 7th Edition.

Classification (GHS-US)

Acute Toxicity Oral Category 2 Acute Toxicity Dermal Category 1 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure): Category 1 Aquatic Hazard (Chronic): Category 1 Aquatic Hazard (Acute): Category 1

Hazard statements

H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H372 Causes damage through organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. AU H032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well­ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: immediately call a POSION CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at a rest position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent – see first aid instructions. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re­use. P391 Collect spillage

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well­ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.