Sodium cyanide EMPLURA

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300+H330, H311, H317, H319, H361, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Thyroid) Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1

Environmental hazards

- acute haz- ard Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 1 - chronic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H300 + H330 Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.