General Information
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
POTASSIUM CYANIDE
CAS No.
151-50-8
REACH No
is
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for industrial and laboratory use. Not suitable for domestic use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Uses of Material
supplier name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety@viclabs.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H300, H310, H330, H372, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Corrosive to metals, category 1 H290: May be corrosive to metals. Acute toxicity, category 1 (oral) H300: Fatal if swallowed. Acute toxicity, category 1 (dermal) H310: Fatal in contact with skin. Acute toxicity, category 1 (inhalation) H330: Fatal if inhaled. Spec target organ tox - repeat, category 1 H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Hazard to aquatic environment, category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. Hazard to aquatic environment, category 1 H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to regulation 1272/2008/EC
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
of 6
Hazard statements
Fatal if inhaled. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be corrosive to metals. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Supplemental label elements
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Information (EU)
