Potassium cyanideKCN

CAS-No.:
151-50-8
UN-No.:
1680
EINECS No.:
205-792-3
Kemler Code:
66
Hazard signs
GHS05
GHS06
GHS08
GHS09

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
WORKPLACE EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS (AU)
  • TWA (mg/m3) 5
  • H: 290
    May be corrosive to metals.
  • H: 300 + 310 + 330
    Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
  • H: 372
    Causes damage to organs (state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively
    proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard)
  • H: 410
    Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    634 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    1625 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C):
    1,55 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    9.3 ± 0.3 eV

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • CyPlus (R) Potassium cyanide
  • Potassium cyanide
  • Potassium cyanide (as CN)
  • Potassium salt of hydrocyanic acid

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