Potassium Cyanate (KCNO) (Kaliumcyanat , Cianato de potasio, Cyanate de potassium )

Potassium Cyanate (MSDS)
Kaliumcyanat (German); Cianato de potasio (Spanish); Cyanate de potassium(French)

(1) Identification of substance:

Product details:
Trade name:	Potassium Cyanate
Manufacturer/Supplier:	Recent Laboratories, 16, Deepa Apartments, Dr. R.P.Road, Mulund-W, Mumbai 400 080, India. Phone: 91-22-2567-1065 Fax: 91-22-2565-1476 Web Site: www.recentlab.com

(2) Composition/Data on components:

Name:	Potassium Cyanate
CAS Number:	590-28-3
EINECS Number:	209-676-3

(3) Hazards identification:

Hazard description: Xn Harmful

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment: R 22 Harmful if swallowed.

Classification system

Hazardous Materials Identification System ratings (scale 0-4)

Health (acute effects) = 1

Flammability = 0

Reactivity = 1

(4) First aid measures:

After inhalation: Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

After swallowing: Seek immediate medical advice.

(5) Fire fighting measures:

Suitable extinguishing agents: Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the surrounding fire.

Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases: In case of fire, the following can be released:

	Carbon monoxide (CO)
	Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

(6) Accidental release measures:

Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Measures for cleaning/collecting: Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

Additional information: See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.

(7) Handling and storage:

Handling :

Information for safe handling: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: The product is not flammable.

Storage :

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Do not store together with acids.
Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

(8) Exposure controls and personal protection :

Additional information about design of technical systems: Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.

Additional information: No data.

Personal protective equipment

General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Breathing equipment: Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.

Protection of hands: Impervious gloves.

Eye protection: Safety glasses.

Body protection: Protective work clothing.

(9) Physical and chemical properties:

General Information:

Form:	Crystalline
Color:	White
Odor:	Not determined

Value/Range Unit Method:

Melting point/Melting range:	700-900 °C (dec)
Boiling point/Boiling range:	Not determined
Sublimation temperature/start:	Not determined
Flash point:	Not applicable
Ignition temperature:	Not determined
Decomposition temperature:	Not determined

Danger of explosion:

Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Explosion limits:

Lower:	Not determined
Upper:	Not determined

Vapor pressure:

Not determined

Density:

at 20 ° C 2.056 g/cm³

Water Solubility:

Soluble

(10) Stability and reactivity:

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.

Materials to be avoided: Acids

Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known

Dangerous products of decomposition:

	Carbon monoxide (CO)
	Carbon dioxide (CO2)
	Nitrogen oxides (NOx)

(11) Toxicological information:

Acute toxicity:

LD/Lc50 values that are relevant for classification: Potassium cyanate (CAS# 590-28-3)
Oral: LD50: 850 mg/kg (rat)

Primary irritant effect:

On the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
On the eye: Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.

Subacute to chronic toxicity: Cyanate salts are not converted to cyanide in toxicologically significant amounts. Effects of exposure to potassium cyanate include somnolence, convulsions, weight loss and muscular weakness.

Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known. No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

(12) Ecological information:

General notes: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

(13) Disposal considerations:

Recommendation: Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

Uncleaned packagings:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

(14) Transport information:

Not a hazardous material for transportation.

DOT regulations:

Hazard class: None

Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border):

ADR/RID class: None

Maritime transport IMDG:

IMDG Class: None

Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:

ICAO/IATA Class: None

Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

(15) Regulations:

Product related hazard informations:

Hazard symbols: Xn Harmful
Risk phrases: 22 Harmful if swallowed.
Safety phrases: 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

National regulations: All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance Inventory.

Information about limitation of use: For use only by technically qualified individuals.

(16) Other information:

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.