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

MSDS NAME:ARGENTOUS CYANIDE
NIIN:00-241-8426
MSDS Number: BDMPM
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ENGELHARD INDUSTRIES DIV,ENGELHARD CORP
Address:429 DELANCY ST
City:NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07105-3811
Country:US
CAGE:KO599
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ENGELHARD CORP SPECIALTY CHEM DIV CATALYSTS DEPT
Address:429 DELANCY ST
Box:City:NEWARK
State:NJ
ZIP:07105-3811
Country:US
CAGE:11212
Company:ENGELHARD INDUSTRIES, DIV OF ENGELHARD MINERALS
CAGE:KO599

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

Name:SILVER CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:506-64-9
RTECS #:VW3850000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYES&SKIN-MAY PRODUCE RASH. INGEST-TOXIC.
    INHAL-RESPIR DEPRESS & CYANOSIS

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER,SEE DOC. SKIN-REMV CONTAM CLOTH,WASH
    CONTACT AREA W/SOAP & WATER. INGEST-GIVE 2 GLASSES WATER,INDUCE
    VOMIT & CALL PHY. INHAL-USE AMYL NITRATE UNDER NOSE,CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER MAY BE USED TO FIGHT A PROBLEM NEAR THIS
    MATL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIGHT FIRES FROM FIRE DISTANCE,SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIREFIGHTERS MUST USE SELF-CONTD BREATH
    APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE EQUIP. POSS PRODUCTION HYROGEN CYANID

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACULATE AREA. COLLECT & ISOLATE FOR RECOVERY

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CORROSIVE TO EYES. CLASS B
    POISON.AVOID EXPOS TO LIGHT. PROTECT FROM PHYS DAMAGE. STORE IN
    COOL AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,ACID.ACID,LIGHT,SKIN CONTACT AND
    FLOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED AND STORE IN DRY
    PLACE.PURE SILVER CYANIDE EASILY POLYMERIZES,ADD STABILIZER TO
    PREVENT THIS.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARTUS
Ventilation:LOCAL OR MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM-TYPE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
    SHOES MUST BE WORN
Supplemental Safety and Health
HAVE CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT AVAILABLE.DECOMPOSES AT 608F/320C.

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

HCC:T2
Spec Gravity:3.95
Solubility in Water:INSOLBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS (REACTS WITH TO GIVEN OFF HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS)
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM LIGHT & ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:MAY HAVE POLYMERIZATION WITH ACIDS
    AND HEAT.NEEDS STABILIZED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY

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