Potassium cyanide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300, H310, H315, H319, H335, H361, H370, H372, H400, H412

Code

Statements

H300

Fatal if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HEALTH HAZARDS Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 (central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (thyroid, central nervous system) ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic): Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal): Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2 Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 (central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (thyroid, central nervous system)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute): Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic): Category 3 Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300 Fatal if swallowed H310 Fatal in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H370 Causes damage to organs (central nervous system) H335 May cause respiratory irritation H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (thyroid, central nervous system) H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P391 Collect spillage. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific adverse human health effects See "11. Toxicological Information".