| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2320 |
| Health: | 1 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Potassium Ferricyanide Reagent A.C.S. |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | KFe(CN) |
| RTECS: | LJ8225000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 13746-66-2 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Potassium Ferricyanide | CAS# 13746-66-2 | 100% | W/W | TXDS: orl-mus LD: 2970 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Wash exposed area with soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray, Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, powder, alcohol foam,halon |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Negligible fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Wear Protective equipment. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH approved dust mask
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | Decomposes | Specific Gravity | 1.85
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| Boiling Point: | Information not available |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | Information not available |
| Vapor Pressure: | Information not available |
Evaporation Rate: | Information not available |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Information not available |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Red crystals or powder |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Information not available |
| Flash Point: |
Information not available |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Information not available |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: aqueuos solutions may decompose on exposure to light |
Materials to Avoid:
Acids, ammonia,chromium trioxide,hcl,sodium nitrate. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
toxic fumes of hydrogen cyanide |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| DANGER!! This material can be HAZARDOUS! When it comes in contact with acids. Take all safety measures in handling this material. effects to over exposure:may cause irregular respiration,loss of consciousness, convulsions,paralysis or DEATH from respiratory arrest. Acute:may cause eye,skin irritation.chronic:cyanide can be released from decomp. Target organs:eyes,respiratory tract. Conditions aggravated/target organs. Persons with pre-existing eye,skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible. |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0.1 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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