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

MSDS NAME:CUPROUS CYANIDE
NIIN:00-264-6711
MSDS Number: BDQVL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY(CHEM MANUFACTURING DIV)
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Name:COPPER CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:544-92-3
RTECS #:GL7150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:1 MG CU/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG CU/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:FATAL IF EXCESSIVELY INHAL/INGEST.INHIBITS O*2
    USE-CAUSES METABOLIC ASPHYXIATION.(SEE OTHR PRECAUT)

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

First Aid:INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BRTHG, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR @
    LEAST 15 MIN. CALL PHYSICAIN. SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR @
    LEAST 15 MIN.  CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:SM FIRE/DRY CHEM,CO*2,H*2O SPRAY/FOAM.(SEE SUPP
    DATA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT OR CONTACT W/ACIDS LIBERATES
    FLAMMABLE & TOXIC HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/SODA ASH. SCOOP UP & PLACE IN CNTNR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:POISONOUS.
Other Precautions:OVEREXP EFTS; SYMP INCLUDE
    HDACH,WEAK,CONFUSION,NAUS,RESP STRESS.SKIN IRRIT,CAN PENETRATE
    INTACT SKIN.EYE CONTACT CAUSES BURNS.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN SECT
    V FROM GENERAL ELECTRIC MSDS 1984.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST RESP PROT.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENL) FUME HOOD VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXT MEDIA: LARGE FIRE-H*2O SPRAY,FOG OR FOAM (INFO OBTAINED FROM 1984
    EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.3).MELTING POINT: 474C.

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:2.9
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TAN POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS LIBERATE TOXIC & FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN CYANIDE GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.EMITS
    TOXIC CYANIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
    STATE, & FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVD & LICENSED
    DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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