General Information
Revision date
2021-11-26
Product name
Potassium cyanide EMPLURA
CAS No.
151-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Materials for use in technical applications 1.4
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH NEW ZEALAND CO
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals (Category A), Met. Corr., H290 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category A), H300 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category B), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category B), H310 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Oral (Category A), Heart, Testes, Brain, H370 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Category A), Thyroid, H372 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A), 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 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H330 Fatal 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.
Prevention
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.
Response
P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P361 Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
