===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CYANOGEN BROMIDE, 16769
NIIN:00N072359
MSDS Number: CBYBL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CYANOGEN BROMIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:506-68-3
RTECS #:GT2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRIT. MATL IS
IRRITATING TO MUC MEMB & UPPER RESP TRACT. EXPOS CAN CAUSE NAUS,
DIZZ & HDCH, LUNG IRRIT, CHEST PAIN & ED EMA WHICH MAY BE FATAL.
CYANOSIS. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING OF
EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN.
INGEST: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERS IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.
REMOVE & WASH CONTAM CLTHG PROMPTLY. DISCARD CONTAM SHOES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. EMITS TOXIC
FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA,
RUBBER BOOTS, AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATER IAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID ALL
CONTACT. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. HIGHLY TOXIC.
IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. MOISTURE SENSITIVE.
Other Precautions:STORE UNDER NITROGEN. REFRIGERATE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>120F,>49C
Appearance and Odor:SOLID
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY DECOMPOSE ON EXPOSURE TO MOIST AIR OR
WATER. HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE, HYDROGEN BROMIDE
GAS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CYANOGEN BROMIDE CAN POLYMERIZE
VIOLENTLY ON PROLONGED STORAGE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:IT IS POSSIBLE THAT ATTEMPTS AT CHEM DISP MAY
LEAD TO A VIOLENT, RUNAWAY REACTION. THEREFORE, IT IS REC THAT A
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISP SERVICE BE USED TO DISPOSE OF THIS
MATL. OBSERVE ALL FED ERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
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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