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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    

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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)    

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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    

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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:       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.

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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.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Handle and store the material under a dry inert atmosphere of nitrogen or argon.    

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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.    
   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.    

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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    

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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.    

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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):       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    

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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