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Potassium cyanide

CAS 151-50-8
EC 205-792-3
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Product Identification

More information about Potassium cyanide

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Potassium cyanide
Product Code
12136

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
151-50-8 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
205-792-3 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Potassium cyanide (CAS: 151-50-8 ) is a granules substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 1 H300
Acute Tox. Category 1 H310
Acute Tox. Category 1 H330
STOT SE Category 1 H370
STOT RE Category 1 H372
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Hazard Statements

  • H300: Fatal if swallowed.
  • H310: Fatal in contact with skin.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.
  • H370: Causes damage to the heart, the reproductive system and the brain. Route of exposure: Oral.
  • H372: Causes damage to the thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral.

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
  • P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
  • P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Store locked up.
  • P405:
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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C
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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Granules
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Granules
Odor
Not determined
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not applicable.
Melting Point
634 ℃ (1173 ºF)
Boiling Point
1625 ℃ (2957 ºF)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.52 g/cm3 (12.684 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
400 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Viscosity Type
Not available
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Potassium cyanide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is Potassium cyanide used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Potassium cyanide?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H300: Fatal if swallowed. H310: Fatal in contact with skin. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H370: Causes damage to the heart, the reproductive system and the brain. Route of exposure: Oral. H372: Causes damage to the thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral.

What is the melting point of Potassium cyanide?

The melting point is 634 ℃ (1173 ºF) and the boiling point is 1625 ℃ (2957 ºF).