General Information
Version
8.8
Revision date
2025-03-12
Product name
Potassium cyanide EMPLURA
CAS No.
151-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Materials for use in technical applications 1.4
Emergency telephone
+65 6890 6633, +65 6890 6639, +65 3158 1349
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@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 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Thyroid) Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard
Long term hazards
Category 1 aquatic hazard
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 pro- longed 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. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
