Potassium cyanide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H300+H310+H330, H317, H319, H361, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002741 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 1 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H290 - May be corrosive to metals H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H300 + H310 + H330 - Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P234 - Keep only in original packaging P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P361 + P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial invertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 1 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity