===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:184 SODIUM CYANIDE
NIIN:00F001848
MSDS Number: BBKBF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON AVENUE
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:515-232-2533/800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533/303-623-5716
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM CYANIDE
CAS:143-33-9
RTECS #:VZ7525000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM (SKIN)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS SUPER TOXIC & AFFECTS THE
BRAIN THROUGH INGESTION & INHALATION RESULTING IN DEATH. CHRONIC:
PRODUCT IS EXTREMELY TOXIC & AFFECTS THE CNS THROUGH INGESTION,
INHALATION & SKIN ABSORPTION RESU LTING IN DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:ANXIETY, CONFUSION, VERTIGO, GIDDINESS,
IRREGULAR PULSE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONVULSIONS
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INGESTION/INHALATION: BREAK AN AMYL NITRITE PEARL IN CLOTH & HOLD
LIGHTLY UNDER NOSE FOR 15 SECONDS. REPEAT EVERY 5 MINS. ADMINISTER
ARTIFICIAL RESPIR ATION W/100% OXYGEN. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC & FLAMMABLE VAPORS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:ADD W/STIRRING, A LARGE EXCESS OF STRONGLY
ALKALINE CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION. AFTER REACTING 24 HOURS,
DRAIN INTO THE SEWER W/A LARGE EXCESS OF WATER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T ENTER STORAGE AREAS UNLESS
ADEQUATELY VENTILATED. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,
SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND A CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Ventilation:FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE &
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH: AQUEOUS SOLUTION: ALKALINE.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1045.4F
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:1.6
pH:SUPP
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER W/ALMOND-LIKE ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS SUCH AS NITRATES & CHLORATES, ACIDS & ACID SALTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:CLOSED CONTAINERS & STORAGE AREAS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC & FLAMMABLE VAPORS OF CYANIDE &
SODIUM OXIDE, HYDROGEN CYANIDE
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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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