General Information
Version
6.13
Revision date
2025-03-13
Product name
Potassium cyanide
CAS No.
151-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.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
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 1), H300 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 2), H310 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), Thyroid, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
