Potassium cyanide (¹³C, 99%)

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

Classification (GHS-US)

Corrosive to metals Category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Acute toxicity (oral) Category 1 H300 Fatal if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 1 H310 Fatal in contact with skin Acute toxicity (inhalation) Category 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 H370 Causes damage to organs (heart, testis, brain) (oral) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 H372 Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Category 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Hazard statements

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) (oral) H372 - Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure (Dermal, Inhalation, oral) H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

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 Both hands 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 poison center or doctor. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P361 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. 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 Comply with applicable regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

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

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable