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104965 Potassium cyanide

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Potassium cyanide MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Cyanogen potassium

CAS #: 151-50-8 EC Number: 205-792-3 Molar Mass: 65.12 g/mol Chemical Formula: KCN Hill Formula: CKN
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
151-50-8205-792-3CKNKCN65.12 g/mol

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1049651000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number104965
SynonymsCyanogen potassium
References
Product Information
CAS number151-50-8
EC index number006-007-00-5
EC number205-792-3
Hill FormulaCKN
Chemical formulaKCN
Molar Mass65.12 g/mol
HS Code2837 19 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point1625 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.55 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point634 °C
pH value11 - 12 (20 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Bulk density750 kg/m3
Solubility716 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 7.49 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rabbit 14.29 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
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Hazard Statement(s)H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H300 + H310 + H330: Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH032: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Precautionary Statement(s)P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P302 + P352 + P310: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P314: Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSTS8750000
Storage class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal6
Sulfides and sulfites as well as other reducing substances, inorganic cyanides and isonitriles: Stir into sodium hypochlorite solution (Cat. No. 105614) and, if necessary, leave to react for several days. Caution: some substances may show a violent reaction! Draw off any toxic or flammable gases that may be formed. Excess oxidant should be neutralized with sodium thiosulfate (Cat. No. 106513). Container D or E.
Safety Information
Categories of dangervery toxic, dangerous for the environment
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1680 , 6.1, I
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1680 , 6.1, I
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1680 , 6.1, I, Marine Pollutant: P, Segregation Group: 6 (Cyanides)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (argentometric)≥ 96 %
Sulphide (S)≤ 0.001 %
Na (Sodium)≤ 1 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1049651000 04022536058306