CYANIDE STANDARDS, 100 - 1000 ppm CN

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: DANGER! Poisonous. May be fatal if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not pipet by mouth. If ingested, give large quantity of water and induce vomiting. Call a physician. Wash areas of contact with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. For eyes, get medical attention. Keep fresh 0.3 mL Amyl Nitrite ampules, with instructions, on hand. Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing. Inhalation: May cause irritation. High exposures can cause rapid and severe lung damage, with shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, loss of consciousness, and death. Skin Contact: Will pass through unbroken skin and enter the bloodstream. Large exposures can be fatal. Ingestion: A poison by ingestion. May cause systemic effects, hallucinations, distorted perceptions, muscle weakness, gastritis and death. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - No. NTP - No. OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Potassium Cyanide. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Potassium Cyanide. Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Hydroxide.