Name:
Potassium hexacyanocobaltate(III) 95%
Synonym:
Tripotassium hexacyanocobaltate; Potassium cobalticyanine; Cobalt potassium cyanine; Cobaltate (3-), hexacyano-, tripotassium; Potassium cobaltihexacyanid
CAS:
13963-58-1
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Potassium hexacyanocobaltate(III) 95%
Synonym:Tripotassium hexacyanocobaltate; Potassium cobalticyanine; Cobalt potassium cyanine; Cobaltate (3-), hexacyano-, tripotassium; Potassium cobaltihexacyanid
Synonym:Tripotassium hexacyanocobaltate; Potassium cobalticyanine; Cobalt potassium cyanine; Cobaltate (3-), hexacyano-, tripotassium; Potassium cobaltihexacyanid
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 13963-58-1 | Potassium hexacyanocobaltate(III) | 95 | 237-742-1 |
| Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 22 32 33 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Danger of cumulative effects.Light sensitive.Cancer suspect agent.The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Experimental carcinogen.
Harmful if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Danger of cumulative effects.Light sensitive.Cancer suspect agent.The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Experimental carcinogen.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. 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 aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. 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 aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Cover with dry earth, dry sand, or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading and contact with water. Stop leak only if you can do so without risk.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Cover with dry earth, dry sand, or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading and contact with water. Stop leak only if you can do so without risk.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected from light. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from light.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected from light. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from light.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13963-58-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.1 mg/m TWA (as Co) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.3 mg/ STEL (as Co) Japan: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Co) Malaysia: (listed as cobalt, inorganic compounds): 0.02 mg/m3 TWA Co) Spain: (listed as cobalt, inorganic compounds): 0.02 mg/m3 VLA-ED Co) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 13963-58-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.1 mg/m TWA (as Co) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.3 mg/ STEL (as Co) Japan: (listed as cobalt compounds): 0.05 mg/m3 OEL (as Co) Malaysia: (listed as cobalt, inorganic compounds): 0.02 mg/m3 TWA Co) Spain: (listed as cobalt, inorganic compounds): 0.02 mg/m3 VLA-ED Co) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Crystals
Color: Moist, Light-Yellow Crystals
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Freely Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.8780g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C6CoK3N6
Molecular Weight: 332.34
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Contact with acid liberates gas. Sensitive to light.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Contact with acid liberates gas. Sensitive to light.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 13963-58-1: GF9470000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13963-58-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1529 mg/kg.
The toxicity of this product was partially based upon the hazards associated with cobalt Carcinogenicity:
Potassium hexacyanocobaltate(III) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 13963-58-1: GF9470000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 13963-58-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1529 mg/kg.
The toxicity of this product was partially based upon the hazards associated with cobalt Carcinogenicity:
Potassium hexacyanocobaltate(III) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: CYANIDES, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1588
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: CYANIDES, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1588
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CYANIDES, INORGANIC, SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1588
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 13963-58-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 13963-58-1 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
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