General Information
Revision date
2012-09-20
Product name
Sodium cyanide
CAS No.
143-33-9
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich
Emergency telephone
Americas Region
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310, H330, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview
2.3 Other hazards
Target Organ Effect, Highly toxic by inhalation, Highly toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption Target Organs Central nervous system, Blood, Lungs, Cardiovascular system., Thyroid
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Rapidly absorbed through skin.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Health hazards
4 * Flammability: 0 4 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.
