SODIUM CYANIDE SOLUTION - (30% w/w)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300+H330, H311, H314, H317, H361, H372, H410, H421, H431, H441

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Notice 2017 Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433:2012 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land. Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Notice 2017 and the Hazardous Substances (Classification) Notice 2017.

Signal word

DANGER Subclasses: Subclass 6.1 Category B - Substances which are acutely toxic. Subclass 6.5 Category B - Substances that are contact sensitisers. Subclass 6.8 Category B - Substances that are suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicants. Subclass 6.9 Category A - Substances that are toxic to human target organs or systems. Subclass 8.1 Category A - Substances that are corrosive to metals. Subclass 8.2 Category B - Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue. Subclass 8.3 Category A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue. Subclass 9.1 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment. Subclass 9.2 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the soil environment. Subclass 9.3 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Subclass 9.4 Category A - Substances that are very ecotoxic to terrestrial invertebrates. Additives, Process Chemicals and Raw Materials (Toxic [6.1], Corrosive) Group Standard 2017 Approval Number: HSR002510

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. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H421 Very toxic to the soil environment. H431 Very toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. H441 Very toxic to terrestrial invertebrates.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see First Aid Measures on the Safety Data Sheet). P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 In case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Notice 2017. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.