Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Potassium tricyanomethanide, min. 98%
CAS Registry Number: 34171-69-2
Formula: KC(CN)3
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: metal cyano complex
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 34171-69-2 100% no data 5mg/m3 (as CN - skin)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Toxic material by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: May cause moderate to severe irritation of the eyes
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin, Skin adsorption may result in toxic effects.
May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Decomposition products may include
Inhalation:
toxic hydrogen cyanide gas.
Toxic if swallowed. High doses may cause vomiting, bloody diarrhea, twitching of facial muscles, convulsions,
Ingestion:
cyanosis, coma and death.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Cyanides may cause headache, dizziness, vomiting,
Acute Health Affects:
weak and irregular heart beat, unconsciousness, convulsions, coma and death.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area immediately with water. Remove contaminated clothing if necessary. Seek medical
Skin Exposure:
assistance if irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit irritating fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Handle and store the material under a dry inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: off-white to beige powder
Molecular Weight: 129.16
Melting Point: none
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents and halogens
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, cyanides and potassium salts.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Toxic solids, organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2811
Shipping Name (IATA): Toxic solid, organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2811
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
