POTASSIUM CYANIDE (13C, 99%; 15N, 98%+)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300, H300+H310+H330, H310, H314, H330, H370, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

see section 16 see section 16 see section 16 : H290 - May be corrosive to metals H300+H310+H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H370 - Causes damage to organs (heart, testis, brain) (in contact with skin, if inhaled, if swallowed) H372 - Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure (in contact with skin, if inhaled, if swallowed) H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects : H290 - May be corrosive to metals H300+H310+H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H370 - Causes damage to organs (heart, testis, brain) (oral) H372 - Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD] T+; R26/27/28 T; R39/25 T; R48/23 N; R50/53 C; R35

Classification (GHS-US)

Met. Corr. 1 H290 Acute Tox. 1 (Oral) H300 Acute Tox. 1 (Dermal) H310 Acute Tox. 1 (Inhalation) H330 Skin Corr. 1A H314 STOT SE 1 H370 STOT RE 1 H372 Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Aquatic Chronic 1 H410

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

heart. testis. brain. thyroid gland.

2.2 Label elements

Labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS08 GHS06 GHS05 GHS09 GHS08 GHS06 GHS05 GHS09

Signal word

Danger : Danger

Precautionary statements

P234 - Keep only in original container. P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, spray, vapors. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective clothing, protective gloves. P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear Self contained breathing apparatus. GHS-US labeling : P234 - Keep only in original container. P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, spray, vapors. P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective clothing, protective gloves. P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear - Respiratory protection. P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a doctor, a POISON CENTER P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 P307+P311 - If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor P310 - Immediately call a doctor, a POISON CENTER P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P322 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P330 - Rinse mouth. P361+P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P406 - Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Contact with acids (i.e. battery) liberates very toxic gas.