===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE
NIIN:00-300-6312
MSDS Number: BKSQZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:52 FADEM ROAD.DOMESTIC DIVISION
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07081
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:94480
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE
CAS:13746-66-2
RTECS #:LJ8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2970 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: FERRICYANIDE SALTS DO NOT
READILY RELEASE CYANIDE. HOWEVER, CERTAIN INDUSTRIAL POCESSES MAY
RELEASE CYANIDE, WHICH IS A CHEMICAL ASPHYXIANT. SKIN: MAY BE
IRRITATING. EYE: MAY BE IRRITATING .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGEN STATUS: NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: INGESTION OF CYANIDE SALTS MAY
CAUSE IRREGULAR RESPIRATION, A SUDDEN LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS,
FOLLOWED BY VIOLENT CONVULSIONS, PARALYSIS AND DEATH FROM
RESPIRATORY ARREST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE AREA TO FRESH AIR
IMMEDIATELY. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES IMMEDIATELY. WASH
AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. EYES: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER OR NORMAL
SALINE. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS. DIKE FIRE CONTROL WATER FOR LATER
DISPOSAL. DO NOT SCATTER THE MATERIAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:NONE
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:ANY DUST AND MIST RESPIRATOR, AIR-PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR WITH A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER,
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, POWDERED AIR-PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR WITH A DUST AND MIST FILTER, ETC .
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:MUST WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:WEAR SPLASH-PROOF/DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE
(IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. HAVE
EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER AVALIABLE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.85
Solubility in Water:33% AT 39F
Appearance and Odor:RUBY RED MONOCLINIC CRYSTALS OR POWDER.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIA, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, SODIUM NITRITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES. AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
INCLUDE TOXIC FUMES OF HYDROGEN CYANIDE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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