General Information
Revision date
2020-02-11
Product name
Potassium cyanide
CAS No.
151-50-8
REACH No
is
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
Emergency telephone
for Hazardous Materials Within the USA + Canada 1-800-424-9300 and [or Dangerous Goods] Incident. Spill, Leak, Fire,
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Company Information
company name
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE BV
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@lifetech.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300, H310+H330, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to Metals Category 1
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 2 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute inhalation toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure Category 1
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic hazard Category 1
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals H300 - Fatal if swallowed H310 + H330 - Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Not Applicable
Prevention
P234 - Keep only in original container P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell
Storage
P406 - Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
