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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Sodium hexacyanoferrate (II) decahydrate    
   CAS Registry Number:       14434-22-1    
   Formula:       Na4Fe(CN)6.10H2O    
   EINECS Number:       237-081-9    
   Chemical Family:       metal cyano complex    
   Synonym:       Sodium ferrocyanide decahydrate; Ferrate(4-), hexacyano-, sodium    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title compound       14434-22-1       100%       1mg/m3 (as Fe - soluble)       10mg/m3 (as Fe)    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May be harmful through inhalation, ingestion and skin
   Emergency Overview:
   absorption.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin.    
   Eye Contact:       May cause mild to moderate irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.    
   Inhalation:       May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.    
   Ingestion:       Approved by the FDA as an anti-caking additive to table salt in low concentration.    
   Acute Health Affects:       May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.    
   No information available on long term chronic effects. Hexacyanoferrate passes through the body with only
   Chronic Health Affects:
   slight dissociation. Z NATURFORSCH SECT C BIOSCI; 45 (6). 1990. 681-690
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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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.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       no data    
   Autoignition Temperature:       no data    
   Explosion Limits:       no data    
   Extinguishing Medium:       carbon dioxide 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, toxic oxidation or decomposition products may form.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Non-flammable. No unusual fire or explosion hazard.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   Spill and Leak Procedures:       Sweep up the solid and dispose of properly.    

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       No special storage conditions required.    

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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.    
   Handle the material in an efficient fume hood. Reaction with mineral acids can release toxic fumes of
   Ventilation:
   hydrogen cyanide.
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respiratory
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Handle the material in an efficient fume hood. Reaction with mineral acids can release toxic fumes of
   Ventilation:
   hydrogen cyanide.
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       pale yellow xtl.    
   Molecular Weight:       303.88 (484.04)    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       1.458    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       31.8g/100cc (20C)    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air and moisture stable    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       No hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       Do not heat with strong mineral acid.    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents, mineral acids, halogens and active metals.    
   Decomposition Products:       iron oxide, nitrogen oxides and sodium oxide.    

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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    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound not listed    
   Second Ingredient:       none    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A