General Information
Revision date
2020-02-27
Product name
Potassium cyanide
CAS No.
151-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Research and product development
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Noah Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300+H310+H330, H370, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview:
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals H300+310+330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H370 Causes damage to organs (Heart, Testes, Brain) if swallowed H372 Causes damage to organs (Thyroid) through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P234 Keep only in original container P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing P284 Wear respiratory protection P301+310+330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. P302+350+310 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+340+310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P307+311. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P391 Collect spillage P403+233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals - 1 Acute toxicity, Oral - 1 Acute toxicity, Inhalation - 1 Acute toxicity, Dermal - 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Oral - 1, Heart, Testes, Brain Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - 1, Thyroid Acute aquatic toxicity - 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity - 1
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas HMIS ratings (scale 0-4):
Health hazards
4* Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
