159205

Potassium cyanide Reag. Ph Eur

Cyanogen potassium

CAS :151-50-8

Storage class :6.1 B

Do not allow to enter sewerage system

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
After inhalation	toxic.
After inhalation of vapours	mucosal irritations , nausea , vomiting , tachycardia , dyspnoea , dizziness , unconsciousness
After skin contact	Danger of skin absorption.
After swallowing	Lethal effect after absorption. respiratory paralysis , cardiovascular failure
Systemic effects	The following applies to cyanogen compounds/ nitriles in general: utmost caution! Release of hydrocyanic acid is possible - blockade of cellular respiration. Cardiovascular disorders, dyspnoea, unconsciousness.

Protective equipments / General working measures

Keep container tightly closed. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Do not empty into drains. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid inhalation of dusts in all circumstances.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Carefully take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	CO₂, powder. Fire extinguisher: powder , carbon dioxide
Extinguishing media not to be used	water

First aid

After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open.
After swallowing	if victim is still conscious, make him drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in 10% slurry). Immediately summon doctor.
Additional informations	General information: Rapid action is called for. First-aid personnel: ensure self-protection! Immediately summon doctor (mentioning hydrocyanic acid poisoning). If breathing stops: immediately apply mechanical ventilation, if necessary also oxygen. Instructions for the doctor: Keep antidotes ready ( sodium thiosulfate ; dimethylaminophenol ; Cobalt-EDTA