CITY CHEMICAL CORP -- SILVER CYANIDE -- 6810-00-242-6341
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SILVER CYANIDE MSDS Date:01/01/1985 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-242-6341 === Responsible Party === Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CORP Address:132 WEST 22ND ST City:NEW YORK State:NY ZIP:10011 Country:US CAGE:83628 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CORPORATION Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE City:JERSEY CITY State:NJ ZIP:07310 Country:US Phone:201-653-6900/800-248-2436 CAGE:83628 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SILVER CYANIDE (SARA III) CAS:506-64-9 RTECS #:VW3850000 Fraction by Wt: 80% OSHA PEL:0.01 MG AG/M3 ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG AG/M3; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Effects of Overexposure:LOSS OF APPETITE,HEADACHE,NAUSEA.IRRITATES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYES ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES-WASH WITH WATER.SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR.CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY!! ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,FOAM,WATER IS INEFFECTIVE Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS HIGHLY POISONOUS AND FLAMMALE GAS FUMES WHEN HEATED OR CONTACT WITH ACID ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION.ADD SUFFICIENT TO THE ALKALI CYANIDE AND DRAIN TO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA OR ABSORB.WASH DOWN REMAINDER WITH ABUNDANCE OF WATER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE,AWAY FROM ACIDS AND COMBUSTIBLE,FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS Ventilation:USE LOCAL AND MECHANICAL AS NEEDED Protective Gloves:LONG RUBBER Eye Protection:GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:APRONS AND SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:T2 Appearance and Odor:COARSE WHITE POWDER ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES ACIDS,ALKALIS,HEAT Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND ACIDS Hazardous Decomposition Products:CYANIDE GASES WHICH ARE EXTREMELY POISONOUS ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE ABSORBED MATERIAL IN CONTAINERS SUITABLE FOR SHIPPING A POISON B TO DISPOSAL AREA. 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.