Cyanco Sodium Cyanide Solution, Mining Quality 23-32% by wt

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H314

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Acute Toxicity – Oral – Category 2 Acute Toxicity – Dermal – Category 1 Acute Toxicity – inhalation – Category 1 Releases toxic gas upon contact with strong oxidizers: hydrogen cyanide Danger Classification Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1 Strong base: pH of solution - 12.0 Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1 Strong base: pH of solution – 12.0 Health hazards not otherwise classified (corrosion) – Category 1 DANGER! Fatal if swallowed (H300) Fatal in contact with skin (H310)

Hazard statements

On contact with strong oxidizers (acids) releases gases which are fatal if inhaled: hydrogen cyanide Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314) Causes sever damage to the respiratory tract Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

2.3 Other hazards

Under the action of acids (as well as carbon dioxide) hydrocyanic acid is released which is combustible and may react with air to form explosive gas mixtures.

Prevention

Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when handling this product. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. Do not breathe vapors. First Aid Contact a poison control center / doctor immediately! TIME IS CRITICAL – IMMEDIATE TREATMENT IS ESSENTIAL. IF INGESTED: If patient is conscious immediately rinse mouth out with water. DO NOT induce vomiting. DO NOT give an unconscious person anyting by mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. IF INHALED: Remove patient to fresh air and keep in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Remove contact lenses, if worn. Rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Specific treatment for patient: Fully Conscious – Give 100% medical oxygen until medical help arrives Unconscious / not fully conscious – Give 100% medical oxygen until medical help arrives Not Breathing – Perform CPR using CAB protocol until the patient has adequate breathing or until medical help arrives. Properly dispose of contaminated clothing. In Case of Spill Collect mechanically and put in a suitable container for disposal. Use supplied breathing air, chemical splash goggles, nitrile gloves, chemical protective suit, rubber boots and other protective equipment as needed. In Case of Fire Use dry powder extinguisher. DO NOT use CO2 or acidic quenching agents. If water is used, the water must be contained and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Storage

Keep product containers closed and sealed at all times, Store under lock and key or in a way that only qualified persons have access to it. Do not store together with acid and acidic salts.

Disposal

Empty containers must be handled with care due to product residue. Waste must be disposed of in accordance with local, state, provincial and federal laws and regulations.