AMMONIA-CYANIDE TS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA Classification:

Hazard statements

Acute Toxicity - Oral 1 Fatal if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Dermal 1 Fatal in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 1 Fatal if inhaled. Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1A Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Damage/Irritation 1 Causes serious eye damage. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) 1 Causes damage to organs. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated 1 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. exposure) Corrosive to Metals 1 May be corrosive to metals.

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center, doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water, shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center, doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see first aid on this label) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents, container in accordance with all governmental regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

No information available