General Information
Revision date
2013-11-14
Product name
Potassium Cyanide, Granular, ACS
CAS No.
151-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use
Manufacturer Name
ChemPure Brand Chemicals
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week
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Company Information
company name
ChemPure Brand Chemicals
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300+H310+H330, H370, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.3 Other hazards
Target organ effect, Highly toxic by inhalation, Highly toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption Target Organs: Blood, Central nervous system, Cardiovascular system, Thyroid
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 2 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H300+H310+330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H372 Causes damage to organs. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 4 Health 4 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal J
