===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BARIUM CYANIDE
NIIN:00-241-8420
MSDS Number: BDMPB
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP(MFR),CHEMICAL COMM.(DIS
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:BARIUM CYANIDE (SARA III)
CAS:542-62-1
RTECS #:CQ8785000
Fraction by Wt: 99.0%
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG SOLUBLE BA/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG BA/M3; 9192
Name:INERT INGREDIENTS.
Fraction by Wt: 1.0%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:HIGHLY TOXIC;MAY BE RAPIDLY FATAL IF SWALLOWED
OR INHALED.CAUSES EYE BURNS,MAY IRRITATE SKIN.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR AT ONCE.STUDY AND PLAN FIRST AID & ACTION PRIOR
TO WORKING WITH CYANIDE.INHAL:USE AMYL NITRITE PEARL IN CLOTH &
HOLD UNDER NOSE FOR 15 SEC.REPEAT 5 TIMES AT ABOUT 15 SECS
INTERVALS.USE A RTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING STOPS(SEE PREC)
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:AIRFOAM OR WATER FOG PREFERRED
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT ALLOW H*2O CONTAINING CYANIDE TO ENTER
H*2O COURSE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH ACID MAY RELEASE POISONOUS &
FLAMMABLE HCN GAS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLAGE & RETAIN IN COVERED
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.DECONTAMINATE SPILL AREA WITH SODIUM OR
CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STOR IN DRY,WELL VENTILATED AREA;KEEP
CONT.CLOSED.USE ONLY DRY,CLEAR UTENSILS IN HANDLING.DO NOT STORE
W/ACIDS,WEAK ALKALIES OR OXIDIZERS.KEEP FR FOOD
Other Precautions:FIRST AID(CONTD):INGESTION:USE AMYL NITRITE PEAL IN
CLOTH UNDER NOSE FOR 15 SECS.IF CONSCIOUS GIVE PATIENT 1 PT OF 1 %
SODIUM THIOSULFATE SOLU,INDUCE VOMIT.EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15
MINS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:DUST FILTER RESPIRATOR >TLVS;AIR SUPPLIED MASK
OR SELF-CONT.BRTHG.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER;DRY CTN.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OVERSHOES.HAT & LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES (CONTD):OR INTO SEWER WHICH MAY
CONTAIN ACID,CONTACT WITH ACID MAY RELEASE POISONOUS & FLAMMABLE
GAS.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T2
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALS,CYANIDE ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT W/ACIDS OR WEAK ALKALIES-RELEASES POIS.&FLAM.HCN(G)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONTACT W/ACIDS OR WEAK
ALKALIES-RELEASES POIS.&FLAM.HCN(G)
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.DO
NOT FLUSH BARIUM CYANIDE INTO SEWERS.IF APPROVED NEUTRALIZE
W/SODIUM OR CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE OR WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE & DRAIN
TO WASTE TREATMENT PLANT OR CALL DISPOSAL CONTRACTOR.
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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