=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SILVER CYANIDE REAGENT
NIIN:00-241-8426
MSDS Number: BDMPL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:METECH INCORPORATED
Address:RT 401
Box:360
City:ELVERSON
State:PA
ZIP:19520-9209
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-286-0420
Emergency Phone Num:215-286-0420
CAGE:KO793
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:METECH INC
Address:RT 401 BOX 360
Box:City:ELVERSON
State:PA
ZIP:19520-9209
Country:US
CAGE:1Y728
Company:METECH INCORPORATED
Address:RT 401
Box:360
City:ELVERSON
State:PA
ZIP:19520-9209
Country:US
Phone:215-286-0420
CAGE:KO793

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:SILVER CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:506-64-9
RTECS #:VW3850000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:123MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MATERIAL IS POISONOUS AND MAY BE
    FATAL IF INGESTED;CAUSES WEAKNESS,HEADACHE,CONFUSION,NAUSEA LEADING
    TO COMA.  CHRONIC:NOT KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
    WORSEN AND CAUSE WEAKNESS,HEADACHE,CONFUSION,NAUSEA,LEADING TO COMA
    OR EVEN DEATH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:FOR SKIN,EYES,INGESTION OR INHALATION,CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY;PHYSICIAN MUST TREAT,AS POISON CYANIDE IS
    INGESTED.ALSO,CONSULT POISON CONTROL CENTER NEARBY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NOT NEEDED;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA IF THERE IS A PROBLEM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ITEM IS POISON;USE PROPER PERSONAL
    PROTECTION;SCOOP UP ALL MATERIAL IF DRY AND PLACE IN SEALED
    CONTAINER;IF WET SPILL OR SOLUTION,IMMEDIATELY ADD ALKALINE
    HYPOCHLORIDE & RECOVER ACCORDINGLY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN SEALED CONTAINERS AWAY FROM
    OTHER CHEMICALS AND WATER.USE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS AS ITEM IS
    POISON.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF THERE IS A
    PROBLEM.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SKIN AND EYES PROTECTION,EYE-WASH
    FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.DO NOT INGEST,POISON!
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER,NO ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CYANIDE GAS- POISON

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SEND MATERIAL BACK TO SUPPLIER FOR PROPER
    DISPOSAL OR DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.USE PROPER LABEL AS POISON.

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