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CAS Number: 506-61-6
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93-4739
Potassium › Potassium silver cyanide (99.9%-Ag)| CAS Number: | 506-61-6 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00036297 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2AgKN2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 199.01 |
| Chemical Formula: | KAg(CN)2 |
| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Potassium silver cyanide (99.9%-Ag) |
| Product Number: | 93-4739 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 506-61-6 |
| Formula: | KAg(CN)2 |
| EINECS Number: | 208-047-0 |
| Chemical Family: | metal cyanide |
| Synonym: | Potassium dicyanoargentate (I), Silver potassium cyanide |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 506-61-6 | 100 | 0.01mg/m3 (Ag sl) | 0.01mg/m3 (Ag sl) |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | Very toxic if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes |
| Eye Contact: | Causes mild irritation of the eyes. |
| Skin Contact: | Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. May be toxic through skin absorption. |
| Inhalation: | May be toxic by inhalation. Irritating to nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | Very toxic if swallowed. |
| Acute Health Effects: | Very toxic if swallowed. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | Long term exposure to silver and silver salts can lead to the condition known as argyria-a general gray pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | none |
| Explosion Limits: | none |
| Extinguishing Medium: | none required |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes. |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | No unusual fire or explosion hazards. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up. Spillage in areas not adequately ventilated may require an evacuation of area. Emergency response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | white pwdr. |
| Molecular Weight: | 199.01 |
| Melting Point: | no data |
| Boiling Point: | no data |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | no data |
| Odor: | none |
| Solubility in Water: | soluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture stable |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | contact with mineral acids |
| Incompatibility: | mineral acids and oxidizing agents |
| Decomposition Products: | hydrogen cyanide in the presence of moisture or mineral acids. |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Administration onto the skin (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 500 mg/24H. Administration into the eye (rabbit); Standard Draize test: 250 ug/24H. Oral (rat); LD50: 20900 ug/kg. |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | No data |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Toxic solids, inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | II |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 3288 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Toxic solid, inorganic, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 6.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | II |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 3288 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Title compound: See category codes N740 and N106 for reporting. |
| Second Ingredient: | None |
| Third Ingredient: | None |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 1/02/2004 |
| Revision Date: | 8/03/2011 |
