C.C. CHEMICAL CO(OUT OF BUSINESS);TRY OTHER MFG. -- POTASSIUM CYANIDE  -- 6810-00-237-2910
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CYANIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2910
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:C.C. CHEMICAL CO(OUT OF BUSINESS);TRY OTHER MFG.
Address:901 S. 15TH ST
Box:7431
City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40207-0431
Country:US
CAGE:KO767
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:C & C CHEMICAL GROUP, INC.
Address:901 SOUTH 15TH STREET
Box:City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40207
Country:US
Phone:804-279-4371
CAGE:2U704
Company Name:C.C. CHEMICAL CO(OUT OF BUSINESS);TRY OTHER MFG.
Address:901 S. 15TH ST
Box:7431
City:LOUISVILLE
State:KY
ZIP:40207-0431
Country:US
CAGE:KO767

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

Ingred 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:HIGHLY
    TOXIC.EYES/SKIN:IRRITNT.INHALE/INGEST:PAIN,FAINTNESS,HARD
    BREATHING,UNCONSCIOUS,RAPID FATAL

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

First Aid:INHAL:FRESH AIR,REST,INHALE AMYL NITRATE FOR 15 SEC(REPEAT 5
    TIMES AT 15 SEC INTERVALS.ARTIF. RESPIR IF NEEDED;INGEST:RINSE
    MOUTH,DRINK PINT 1%SODIUM THIOSULFATE SOLN(OR SOAPY OR MUSTARD
    H*2O),INDUCE  VOMIT,REPEAT VOMIT UNTIL CLEAR:CONT IN SUPP DATA

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE;USE AIR FOAM OR WATER FOG FOR NEAR
    BY FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.DONT USE H*2O ON
    MATERIAL ITSELF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT LIBERATES FLAMMABLE HCN
    GAS(TOXIC).KNOCK VAPOR DOWN W H*2O SPRAY.DO NOT SEWER.SEE AVOID
    INFO

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS.ELIM IGNITION
    SOURCES.PROTECTED PERSONNEL STOP LEAK,PROVIDE
    VENTILATION,SWEEP/SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO COVERED
    CONTAINER.DECONTAMINATE SPILL AREA W SODIUM OR CALCIUM HYPOCHLOR
    ITE SOLUTION.DIKE/PREVENT SEWER OF KCN SOLN.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STRICT HYGIENE;PROHIBIT ANY DIRECT
    CONTACT W CHEMICAL.SEE AVOID.STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
    RISK AREA.CONT TIGHTLY CLOSED.NO FOOD EXPOSE.
Other Precautions:NOTE:REQUIRE SAFETY TRAINING/SUPPLIES BEFORE PRODUCT
    USE.ENFORCE STRICT HYGIENE.ABSORBS H*2O FROM AIR & SLOWLY
    DECOMPOSES.DO NOT SEWER;MAY RELEASE
    HCN.ACCIDENTS:PHONE(901)357-1546 IMMEDTLY

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

Respiratory Protection:LOCAL EXHAUST OR BREATHING PROTECTION(DUST
    FILTER RESPIR)
Ventilation:GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST.AVOID DUSTING CONDITIONS
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBR
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EMERG:AIR LINE/SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;FULL
    PROTECT CLOTHNG,BOO
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT:USE AMYL NITRATE BEFORE/AFTER INDUCE VOMIT(SEE
    INHALE).REPEAT AMYL NITRATE AT 3MIN INTERVALS UNTIL USED 4
    PEARLS.EYES/SKIN;FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O.ALL CASES:GET PHYSICIAN
    IMMED.

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

HCC:T2
Spec Gravity:1.52
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NIL
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRANULAR, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL ACIDS,OXIDANTS,WEAK ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W ACIDS,WEAK ALKALIES,HI
    HEAT,FIRE,WATER,ACID FUMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCN GAS(POISON,FLAMMABLE)ALSO TOXIC
    NITROGEN OXIDES VIA FIRE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:ACID CNTCT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS PENDING DISPOSAL.IF
    APPROVED,MAY NEUTRALIZE W SODIUM OR CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE OR
    HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.DISPOSE INLY IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE,& LO CAL REGS.W FULL PERSONNEL
    PROTECTION.

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