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

MSDS NAME:BARIUM CYANIDE
NIIN:00-241-8420
MSDS Number: BDMPC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS INC,
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925

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

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

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

Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF
    APPETITE,HEADACHE,WEAKNESS,NAUSEA,DIZZINESS AND IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT,EYES.

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

First Aid:DO NOT BREATH GAS OR DUST.DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.CONTACT
    WITH EYES.FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,GET DOCTOR.CARRY PATIENT
    TO FRESH AIR .AMYL NITRATE PEARL IS ANTEDOTE FOR SWALLOW,INHALE

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

Flash Point:N.A
Extinguishing Media:WATER.WEAR FULL,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,DRY
    CHEMICAL,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS ON CONTACT WITH ACID,ACID
    FUMES,WATER OR STEAM CAN PRODUCE TOXIC AND FLAMMABLE VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL INTO CONTAINER AND MAKE ALKALINE WITH
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION.ADD SUFFICIENT CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO
    THE ALKALI CYANIDE AND DRAIN THE CYANATE INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL
    AREA.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.REMOVE EVERY SOURCE OF IGNITION.STORE IN A COOL DRY
    PLACE.SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLES.
Other Precautions:WEAR LONG RUBBER GLOVES,A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS,APRONS AND SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.AVOID
    ALKALIS,HEATING AND EXPLOSION REACTIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS AND APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N.A
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N.A
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,ALCOHOLS,FLAMMABLES,AND OXIDIZERS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SEAL THE CYLINDER AND RETURN TO SUPPLIER.

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