Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
74-90-8
Name of the chemical
Hydrogen cyanide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS
Product Synonyms
Hydrogen cyanide gas (decomposition product of sodium cyanide); Hydrocyanic acid gas
CAS No.
74-90-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Decomposition product of sodium cyanide
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Electronic Fluorocarbons
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H300+H310+H330, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGEROUS GOODS.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids - Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity - Category 1 Acute Dermal Toxicity - Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 1 The following health/environmental hazard categories fall outside the scope of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations: Acute Aquatic Toxicity - Category 1 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity - Category 1
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H300+H310+H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground / bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical / ventilating / lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours / spray. P264 Wash 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. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see First Aid Measures on this Safety Data Sheet). P322 Specific measures (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use extinguishing media as outlined in Section 5 of this Safety Data Sheet to extinguish.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): S7 Dangerous Poison.
