General Information
Revision date
2014-05-16
Product name
Potassium cyanide
Product Synonyms
Cyanide of potassium; Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt; KCN
CAS No.
151-50-8
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Heart, Cardiovascular system.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals Fatal if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Keep only in original container
Response
IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
