KRAFT CHEM CO (ICI AMERICAS INC) -- SODIUM CYANIDE  -- 6810-00-281-6933
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CYANIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-6933
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:KRAFT CHEM CO (ICI AMERICAS INC)
Address:1975 N. HAWTHORNE AVE
City:MELROSE
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1160
Country:US
CAGE:JO991
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:KRAFT CHEM CO (ICI AMERICAS INC)
Address:1975 N. HAWTHORNE AVE
Box:City:MELROSE
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1160
Country:US
CAGE:JO991
Company Name:MIDWEST AGENTS KRAFT CHEMICAL CO
Address:1975 N. HAWTHORNE AVE
Box:City:MELROSE
State:IL
ZIP:60160-1160
Country:US
CAGE:4V473

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CYANIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:143-33-9
RTECS #:VZ7525000
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:EYE/SKIN: CORROSIVE/ABSORPTION. INGESTION:
    LIKELY FATAL. INHALATION: >181 PPM,FATAL

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

First Aid:EYE/SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER,IMMEDIATELY FOR 15 MIN,CALL
    PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE,BREAK AN AMYL NITRITE
    PEARL & HOLD UNDER NOSE FOR 15 SEC,CALL MD,IF UNCONSCIOUS GIVE
    ARTIF RESP (NOT  MOUTH TO MOUTH). INGESTION: INDUCE (SEESUP DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG. *DO NOT USE CARBON DIOXIDE*
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF CONTAIN BREATH APP.DO NOT USE
    CO*2,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HCN GAS IS RELEASED IN CONTACT ACID,ACID
    FUME,MOIST AIR & CO*2. FLASH POINT FOR GAS IS -0.04F/-17.8C

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT,SWEEP UP
    SPILLED MATERIAL & RETURN TO CONTAINER OR USE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER
    FLUSH TO PUBLIC SEWERS OR DRAINAGE DITCHES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY,COOL VENTILATED AREA.
    KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. PROTECT FROM EXPOSURE TO ACIDS,ACID
    VAPOR,REDUCING & OXIDIZING AGENTS & PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EAT,SMOKE OR DRINK WHERE CYANIDES ARE PRESENT.
    NACN IS HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE IN VERY LOW CONCENTRATES. THE EPA
    HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER FOR SODIUM CYANIDE IS P-106.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS & BOOTS
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID CONT: VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS WHILE BREAKING AMYL NITRITE PEARL
    UNDER NOSE. CALL PHYSICIAN. CONTAINER SIZE: 25 LB DRUM

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

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300F/149C
Vapor Pres:1
Solubility in Water:READILY
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,SLIGHT ALMOND ODOR,SOLID (GRANUL,FLAKE,EGG)

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID,OXIDIZING MATERIAL,STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ACIDS,ACID FUMES,MOIST AIR. CO*2 MAY CAUSE
    ACID HYDROLYSIS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCN GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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