===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM CYANIDE
NIIN:00-247-0598
MSDS Number: BDNKR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:E.I.DUPONT DE NEMOURS
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:1635
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19899
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-441-7515
Emergency Phone Num:800-441-7515
CAGE:DO229
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Phone:800-441-7515;800-441-9442
CAGE:18873
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:POTASSIUM CYANIDE (SARA III)
CAS:151-50-8
RTECS #:TS8750000
Fraction by Wt: >96%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (CN)
ACGIH TLV:S, 5 MG/M3 (CN);9192
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:HIGHLY
TOXIC,WEAK,DIZZ,CONFUSION,HEADACHE,VOMIT,DEATH. INGESTION OR INHAL
MAY BE FATAL.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W WATER FOR 15 MIN.HAVE CYANIDE FIRST AIDE
KIT AVAILABLE.GIV OXYGEN,AMYL NITRITE PERLES,THIOSULFATE
SOLUTION.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.KEEP WARM & QU IET.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W/WATER TO YIELD SM AMTS OF
HCN,WHICH BURNS TO HARMLESS GAS.WILL EXPLODE ON CONTACT W/OXIDIZE
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT BREATHE GAS OR DUST.AVOID ANY BODILY
CONTACT.SWEEP UP SPILLS AND RETURN TO CONTAINER.DO NOT FLUSH TO
SEWER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A DRY BUILDING,SEQREGATED
FROM ACIDS,OXIDIZING MATERIALS AS NITRATES.AVOID
INGESTING,BREATHING DUST GAS.
Other Precautions:CONSULT (1)CHEM SAFETY DATA SHEET SD30 FROM
CMA,WASH,DC. (2)CYANOBRIK,CYANOGRAN PROPERTIES & HANDLING(A-69769)
FROM E.I. DUPONT,ELCHEM DEPT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:BUREAU OF MINES APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMP. & FULL PROT./BOOTS,EYEWASH FNT, O*2
SUPPLY,SAFSHW.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY CHEMICAL COMMODITIES.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:T2
Spec Gravity:1.52
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR SOLID,FAINT ODOR OF BITTER ALMONDS.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS IS RELEASED
UPON CONTACT W/ACIDS.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:AFTER ADDING A LARGE EXCESS OF A MIXED SOLUTION
OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE & CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE,LET IT STAND FOR 24 HRS,
THEN NEUTRALIZE, DILUTE & DISCHARGE INTO THE SEWER. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IAW ALL APPLICA BLE INTERNATIONAL,FED, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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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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