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Date of Issue : Dec 1997 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE Other Names : POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE TRIPOTASSIUM HEXACYANOFERRATE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Tempering steel, etching liquid, production of pigments, electroplating, sensitive coatings on blueprint paper, fertilizer compositions, laboratory reagent.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Bright red lustrous crystals or powder. Formula : K3Fe(CN)6 Boiling Point : Dec deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.85 (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : SOL g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Eye
May cause mild eye irritation. Skin
May cause skin irritation. Inhaled
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause anoxia, characterised by weakness, headache, dizziness, confusion, cyanosis, weak and irregular heart beat, collapse, unconsciousness, convulsions, coma and death. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No significant health effects should be found.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately. Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of Ipecac syrup.
Eye
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention.
Skin
Seek medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhaled
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use. Always have a cyanide antidote kit on hand when working with cyanide compounds. Seek medical advice on how to use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 2970 mg/kg (Mouse) Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP or OSHA.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No exposure limit has been established for this material.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels at a minimum.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear appropruate protective eyewear or chemical safety goggles, impervious gloves, and protective clothing to minimise skin exposure. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Keep away from heat and ignition sources - NO SMOKING. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Avoid raising dust. Eliminate flammables. Eliminate all ignition sources. Prevent material from entering drains, sewers and other watercourses.
Sweep or shovel up spilled material and place into suitable containers for reuse or disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of waste in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved waste disposal facility.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported. Evolves toxic gases on decomposition.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water, dry chemical, chemical foam or alcohol- resistant foam type extinguishers. Use equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Acute and long-term toxicity to fish and invertebrates : LC50/96hr for fathead minnow > 1000 mg/L; LC50/96hr for water flea 80 mg/L. Toxicity to aquatic and terrestrial plants : no plan germination adverse effects at 10mg/L for ryegrass, radish and lettuce. Material is not likely to bioconcentrate.
5.1 Contact Points
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