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

MSDS NAME:BARIUM CYANIDE, TECHNICAL
NIIN:00-241-8420
MSDS Number: BDMNZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS(DISTR. CHEM. COMMOD.-8N940)
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:DO229
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC
Address:549 ALBANY STREET
Box:1635
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02118
Phone:800-441-7515
CAGE:DO229

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

Name:BARIUM CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:542-62-1
RTECS #:CQ8785000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG SOLUBLE BA/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG BA/M3; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE FATAL IF SWALOW OR INHALED. CAUSES EYE
    BURNS AD MAY IRRITATE SKIN.

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

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN OR EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER AT LEAST
    15 MINUT.-FOR EYES CALL PHYSICIAN. HAVE A CYANIDE-FIRST-AID KIT
    AVAIL. CARRY PERSON TO FRESH AIR-HAVE HIM LIE DOWN; REMOVE
    CONTAMIN. CLOTHI NG-KEEP PERSON WARM. START TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH ACID OR ACID SALTS LIBERATES
    HIGHLY TOXIC & FLAMMABLE HYDROCYANIC ACID GAS

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT BREATHE DUST OR GAS. DONOT GET IN EYES.
    AVOID SKIN CONTACT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING; KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED & AWAY FROM ACIDS. STORE IN A DRY PLACE. WASH
    CONTAM. CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Other Precautions:FOOD, FEEDSTUFFS, GUM BEVERAGES & TABACCO SHOULD NOT
    BE STORED OR CARRIED INTO WORK AREAS WHERE CONTAMINATION WITH
    BARIUM CYANIDE IS POSSIBLE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE RESPIRATOR(BUREAU OF MINES)IF THERE IS
    DANGER OF INHALING DUST
Ventilation:MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION; AIR OR OXYGEN MASK IN
    EMERGEN
Protective Gloves:RUBBER FOR SOLU
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SH
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HATS OR BRIMMED FELT HATS LEATHER OR
    RUBBER SAFETY SHOE
Supplemental Safety and Health
EMERGENCY - FIRST-AID (CONTINUED) NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON (SEE MCA SD-30 FOR FURTHER DETAILS)

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2732 DEG F
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTAL, NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH ACIDS LIBERATES POISONOUS GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SWEEP UP SPILLED MATERIAL & RETURN TO CONTANER.
    DO NOT FLUSH SOLUTIONS OF BARIUM CYANIDE TO SYSTEMS WHICH MAY
    CONTAIN AN ACID.

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