ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO -- COPPER CYANIDE  -- 6810-00K000307
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:COPPER CYANIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000307
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-889-3333
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:COPPER CYANIDE CAS 544-92-3 *NOTE: NIOSH RECOMMENDS A 10
    MIN MAX AT 5MG/CUM AS CN*
CAS:4367-08-2
RTECS #:GL7175000
Fraction by Wt: >95%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of
    Overexposure:EYE:IRRITNT,REDNES,TEARS,BLURRNG.INGEST:WEAKNES,DIZZY,
    HEADACHE,VOMIT,COMA,CONVULSIONS,DEATH.SKIN IRR

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN.EYE:FLUSH
    W/WATER.INGEST:GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER,INDUCE VOMIT.INHALE:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR,CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED.KEEP PERSON WARM,QUIET.OBTAIN
    PROMPT MEDICAL ATTEN.H AVE A CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT ON HAND.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING DEV. IN POSTVE PRESS
    MODE,FULL CLOT

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:VENTILATE AREA.SWEEP MATL.ONTO
    PAPER.LARGE SPILL:SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS.SWEEP AREA OF SPILL TO
    CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUAL MATERIAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINRS MAY BE HAZARD EMPTIED(RETAIN
    PRODUCT RESIDUES).OBSERVE ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS.
Other Precautions:ON CONTACT W/ACID,ACID FUMES,WATER STEAM, WILL
    PRODUCE HYDROGEN CYANIDE WHICH IS A DEADLY GAS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV>5 MG/CUM,APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPRATOR
    IS ADVISD.
Ventilation:PROVIDE MECHANICAL(GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)TO MAINTN BELOW
    TLV
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS 06/86-86115 ** CYANIDE FIRST AID KIT AND INDIVIDUAL TRAINED IN ITS
    USE MUST BE AVAILABLE WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T2
Spec Gravity:2.920
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:GREEN POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORROSIVE ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG MINERAL & ORGANIC
    ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:AVOID CONTACT W/STRONG MINERAL ACIDS
    & STRONG ORGANICS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SM SPILL:PACK MATL.IN PAPER & DEPOSIT IN
    LANDFILL IN ACCORD W.LOCAL,STATE,FEDERAL REGS.LARGE SPILL:DEPOSIT
    IN A LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FED. REGULATIONS.ADD
    EXCESS CALCIUM HYPOCHLORI TE,AFTER 24 HOURS FLUSHDWN DRAIN W/WATER.

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