General Information
Revision date
2015-12-02
Product name
Potassium Cyanide
Chemical name
Potassium Cyanide
CAS No.
151-50-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
To be used only for scientific research and development. Not for use in humans or animals
Emergency telephone
+1(416) 665-9696 between 0800-1700 (GMT-5
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Toronto Research Chemicals
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
orders@trc-canada.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300, H310, H330, H370, H372, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
WHMIS Classification
WHMIS Symbols (Canada) D1A Very Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic Effects Highly Toxic by Ingestion/Skin Absorption/Inhalation D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Chronic Toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure 2.1/2.2 Classification of the Substance or Mixture and Label Elements
Classification according to GHS
According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (Category 1) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure (Category 1) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard (Category 1) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Long-Term Hazard (Category 1)
Hazard statements
Identification (According to EU Regulation 1272/2008 and US OSHA 1910.1200) H290 May be corrosive to metals. H300 Fatal if swallowed. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Signal word
Danger
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/eye protection/face protection. P284 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. P301/P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302/P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P304/P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for P310 breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
