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

MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM CYANIDE
NIIN:00-247-0598
MSDS Number: BDNKV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AENCY,INC
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:60777
=== 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

=============  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:LOW CONC:HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA.HIGH
    CONC:RAPID HEARTBEAT,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,PARALYSIS,DEATH.

=======================  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:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONT BREATH APPARA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SWEEP MATL
    ONTO PAPER. PLACE IN FIBER CARTON & INCINERATE. WASH SPILL AREA
    W/SOAP & WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:ABSORBS CO*2 & H*2O FROM AIR &
    DECOMPOSES SLOWLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA/MESA APPROVD SCBA
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:YES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED. "FIRST AID":THE PATIENT SHOULD BREATH CONTENT OF AMYL
    NITRITE CAPSULE FOR 15 TO 30 SEC OF EACH MIN

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1173F/634C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.52
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,AMORPHOUS,DELIQSNT,CRYSTL,ODOR-BITTER ALMOND
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG OXIDIZER,ACIDS,METALLICS,SODIUM NITRIC ALKALOID,ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & MOIST AIR
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2,NO*X.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MAKE UP SMALL PACKAGES,IN PAPER OR OTHER
    FLAMMABLE MATL & INCINERATE. FOLLOW LAWS.

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