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Lach-Ner, Ltd. Safety Data Sheet


Catalogue No: 30512, 30513
Product name: Sodium cyanide
1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Product name: Sodium cyanide
Supplier/distributor identification
Company: Lach-Ner, Ltd.
Tovární 157, 277 11 Neratovice Czech Republic
Contact for information: +420 315 618 111 Telefax: +420 315 684 008
Emergency telephone No: +420 224 919 293, +420 224 914 575
Use of the substance/preparation
Chemical production, Reagent for analysis
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Synonyms: -
Molar mass: 49.01 EC-Index-No.: 006-007-00-5
Molecular formula: NaCN Hazard symbols: T+, N
CAS-No: 143-33-9 R phrases: 26/27/28-32-50/53
EC-No: 205-599-4
3. Hazards identification
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Very
toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. First aid measures
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.
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately summon doctor.
After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Summon doctor.
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.
Instructions for the Keep antidotes ready (sodium thiosulfate, dimethylaminophenol, Cobalt-EDTA).
doctor:
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.
Extinguishing media not to be used:
water, CO2
Special risks:
Lach-Ner, Ltd. Safety Data Sheet
Catalogue No: 30512, 30513
Product name: Sodium cyanide
Non-combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours. The following may develop in event of fire:
hydrogen cyanide.
Special protective equipment for fire fighting:
Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Other information:
Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.
6. Accidental release measures
Person-related precautionary measures:
Avoid substance contact. Avoid inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed
rooms.
Procedures for cleaning/absorption:
Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Environmental-protection measures:
Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
7. Handling and storage
Handling:
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance.
Storage:
Tightly closed. Dry. In a well-ventilated place. Storage temperature: no restrictions.
Accessible only for authorized persons.
Requirements for storage rooms and containers:
No metal containers.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Specific control parameter
MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) Cyanides (as CN):
5 mg/m3, Skin resorption
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection: required
Eye protection: required
Hand protection: required
Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending
on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance
of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective
supplier.
Industrial hygiene: Apply skin-protective barrier cream. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands
and face after working with substance. Work under fume extractor. Under no
circumstances eat or drink at workplace.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form: solid Odour: bitter almond-like
Colour: white pH value at 100 g/l H2O (20 °C): ~ 11.7

Melting temperature (°C): 563 Boiling temperature (°C): 1496


Vapour pressure (30 °C): ~ 0 hPa Flash point (°C): not available
(800 °C): 1 hPa

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Lach-Ner, Ltd. Safety Data Sheet
Catalogue No: 30512, 30513
Product name: Sodium cyanide
Explosion limits: lower - not available Density (20 °C): 1.6 g/cm3
upper - not available Relative vapour density: not available
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Solubility in water (20 C): 370 g/l Bulk density: ~ 750 - 900 kg/m3
in ethanol (20 oC): sparingly soluble
log P(oct): 0.44 Ignition temperature: not available
Thermal decomposition > 1500 °C

10. Stability and reactivity


Condition to be avoided
no information available
Substances to be avoided
acids, water, oxidizing agent, alkali salts, chlorates, nitrites, nitrates, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous decomposition products
hydrogen cyanide (with water, acids).
Further information
sensitive to moisture; hygroscopic

11. Toxicological information


Acute toxicity
LD50 (oral, rat): 6.4 mg/kg.
LD50 (dermal, rabbit): 7.7 mg/kg;
LDLo (oral, human): 2.8 mg/kg;
TDLo (oral, human): 0.7 mg/kg.
Specific symptoms in animal studies: Eye irritation test (rabbit): Irritations.
Subacute to chronic toxicity
No indication of carcinogenic activity.
No mutagenic effect in animal experiments.
The data available on the impairment of reproductive performance are inadequate for any assessment.
Checks into the substance have so far not disclosed any investigations concerning possible teratogenic effects.
Bacterial mutagenicity:
Salmonella typhimurium: negative.
Ames-Test: negative.
Further toxicological information
After inhalation of dust: dyspnoea, mucosal irritations, absorption.
After skin contact: absorption. Lethal effect after absorption. Decomposition of the substance with tissue
moisture. Effect of the decomposition products. Highly toxic.
After eye contact: irritant effect.
After absorption: nausea, vomiting, absorption.
Systemic effects: dyspnoea, respiratory paralysis, unconsciousness, cardiovascular disorders.
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.
Further data
This substance should be handled with particular care.

12. Ecological information


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Lach-Ner, Ltd. Safety Data Sheet
Catalogue No: 30512, 30513
Product name: Sodium cyanide
Abiotic degradation: slow degradation (air).
Behavior in environmental compartments:
log P(oct): 0.44;
No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log P(o/w <1).
Ecotoxic effects:
Biological effects: Highly toxic for aquatic organisms.
Fish toxicity: L.macrochirus LC50: 0.083 mg/l /96 h; Onchorhynchus mykiss LC50: 0.057 mg/l /96 h;
P. promelas LC50: 0.12 mg/l /96 h;
Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 0.53 mg/l /24 h (potassium salt);
Maximum permissible toxic concentration:
Algeal toxicity: Sc. quadricauda IC5: 0.03 mg/l /8 d (referred to cyanide ions);
Bacterial toxicity: Ps. putida EC5: 0.001 mg/l /16 h (referred to cyanide ions);
Protozoa: E. sulcatum EC5: 1.8 mg/l /72 h (referred to cyanide ions);
Hazard for drinking water supplies.
Forms toxic and corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted.
Risk of formation of toxic and explosive mixtures with air above water surface.
Further ecologic data:
Biodegradation: > 99 % /7 d.
COD: 0.816 g/g.
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil!
13. Disposal considerations
Product:
There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemical or residues. Chemical residues generally
count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding
laws and regulations. We recommended that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste
disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste.
Packaging:
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the
substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like
household waste or recycled.
14. Transport information
Transport over land ADR/RID
ADR/RID class: 6.1 UN-No.: 1689
Classification code: T5 Packaging group: I
Labels: 6.1 Hazard identification No.: 66
Name of material: 1689 SODIUM CYANIDE, SOLID
River transport ADN/ADNR
not examined
Sea transport IMDG
IMDG class: 6.1 UN-No.: 1689 Packaging group: I
EMS: 6.1-04 MFAG: 215
Correct technical name: SODIUM CYANIDE, SOLID
Air transport ICAO/ IATA
ICAO/IATA class: 6.1 UN/ID-No.: 1689 Packaging group: I
Correct technical name: SODIUM CYANIDE

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Lach-Ner, Ltd. Safety Data Sheet
Catalogue No: 30512, 30513
Product name: Sodium cyanide
The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations. Possible national deviations in other
countries are not considered.
15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC Directives
Symbol: T+ Very toxic

N Dangerous for the environment


R-phrases: 26/27/28-32-50/53
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Very toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S-phrases: 1/2-7-28-29-45-60-61
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. 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). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid
release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets.
EC-No.: 205-599-4 EC label
16. Other information
Reason for alteration
General update.
Date of issue: 25.2.2006 First edition. 6.6.2001
The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge.
It characterises the product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.

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