General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2016-05-19
Product name
POTASSIUM CYANIDE (15N, 98%+)
Substance name
POTASSIUM CYANIDE (15N, 98%+)
Product Synonyms
KCN
CAS No.
5297-01-8
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cambridge Isotope Laboratories, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
cilsales@isotope.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300, H300+H310+H330, H310, H314, H330, H370, H372, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard statements
see section 16 Classification according to see section 16 : H290 - May be corrosive to metals H300+H310+H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H370 - Causes damage to organs (heart, testis, brain) H372 - Causes damage to organs (thyroid gland) through prolonged or repeated exposure 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
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. Testes. brain. Thyroid.
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 Both hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do no 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 - Wear respiratory protection 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 Both hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do no 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 - Wear respiratory protection P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a 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 doctor/physician P314 - Get medical advice and attention if you feel unwell P330 - If swallowed, rinse mouth P361 - Remove/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.