General Information
Revision date
2018-08-15
Product name
SODIUM CYANIDE
Substance name
SODIUM CYANIDE
CAS No.
143-33-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used for extraction of gold, silver and other precious metals from ores, electroplating, heat treatment of of the chemical and metals (case-hardening), making hydrogen cyanide, insecticide (entomology), cleaning metals,
1.2.2. Uses advised against
fumigation, manufacture of dyes and pigments, nylon intermediates, chelating compounds, ore floatation and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+64-4-917-9888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300, H310, H315, H330, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300
Fatal if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 of the substance/mixture Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. AUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas AUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Hazard pictograms
Skull and crossbones, Environment
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing.
Prevention
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
