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

MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM CYANIDE
NIIN:00-247-0598
MSDS Number: BDNKS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHL AND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-790-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:KO833
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHL AND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Phone:614-790-3333
CAGE:KO833
Company:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Name:POTASSIUM CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:151-50-8
RTECS #:TS8750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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:EYES:CAUSES BURNS. CAN BE ABSORB FROM REPEATED
    CONTACT.INHALE:RESPIR IRRITNT,DIZ,NAUS,WEAK(SUPP DATA

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
    BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:COLLECT IN A BEAKER.LARGE
    SPILL:EXCLUDE UNPROTECTED PERSONS FROM AREA UNTIL CLEANUP
    COMPLETED.SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO CONTAINERS.THOROUGHLY SWEEP AREA OF
    SPILL TO CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUAL MATERI AL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTRS HAZ WHEN EMPTY. ALL HAZ PRECS
    MUST BE OBSERVED. PROT. CONTRS AGAINST PHYS. DAMAGE KEEP CONTRS
    CLOSED.AVOID FIRE HAZ. STG IN COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:OVEREXPOSURE SUGGESTED TO CAUSE CNS DAMAGE,LIVER
    ABNORMALITIES,KIDNEY DAMAGE & CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES IN HUMANS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCED TLV,NIOSH/MSHA APPR SELF-CNTND BRTHG
    APP (POS PR MODE)
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHAN(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST)VENT TO MAINTN