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cyanc o SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> cyan <br /> r!rlinr. <br /> CYANCOO SODIUM CYANIDE SOLUTION, MINING QUALITY 23-32% BY WT. <br /> Version 3.0 US Print Date: 2/1/2016 <br /> SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS <br /> Chemical Nature Solution in Water <br /> Information on Ingredients I Hazardous Components <br /> Sodium Cyanide CAS No. 143-33-9 Percent(Wt. /Wt.)>23%-<32% <br /> EC No. 205-599-4 <br /> Other Information This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations. <br /> Information on Ingredients/Non-hazardous Components <br /> Water CAS-No. 7732-18-5 Percent(Wt. /Wt.)>68%-<77% <br /> SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES <br /> General Advice <br /> WARNING! If exposed to sodium cyanide, seek qualified medical attention immediately! <br /> Rescuers or medical responders should first of all protect themselves from exposure! <br /> Decontaminate the victim to prevent further absorption and exposure to rescuers and monitor <br /> vital signs. <br /> Skin Contact .Wash off immediately using large amounts of water(and soap if available)while removing <br /> all contaminated clothes and shoes. • May cause caustic burns to skin upon contact due to <br /> high pH. . Immediately contact or summon an emergency physician in case of intoxication <br /> symptoms. <br /> Eye Contact . In case of contact with the eyes, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for a <br /> minimum of 15 minutes while removing clothes. • It is important to seek medical attention for <br /> all eye exposures due to potential caustic burns to the eyes. • Immediately contact or <br /> summon an emergency physician in case of intoxication symptoms. •An ophthalmologist <br /> should also be consulted for evaluation of caustic burns to the eyes. <br /> Note: Eye burns may not be apparent for up to 48 hours post exposure due to the caustic <br /> properties of sodium cyanide. <br /> Inhalation . Inhalation is possible if cyanide is in the form of aerosols, mists, dusts, or smoke. • Never <br /> perform direct mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose artificial respiration. • Use artificial <br /> respiration bag or respirator due to the potential danger of poisoning the rescuers!• Maintain <br /> an open airway. • In case of breathing difficulties immediately apply oxygen. • Immediately <br /> contact an emergency physician and notify of cyanide/hydrocyanic acid poisoning. <br /> Ingestion .Thoroughly rinse mouth with water. • Seek professional medical care immediately. . Do not <br /> induce vomiting. •Call emergency physician immediately and notify of cyanide/hydro-cyanic <br /> acid poisoning. . Immediately transport to a medical facility. <br /> Notes to Physician <br /> IMPORTANT: Specific antidote and treatment may vary by region. If you are not familiar with current treatment <br /> recommendations, you should contact the Poison Control Center for your region or country for specific <br /> recommendations and guidelines. <br /> Possible Signs of Poisoning Intoxication is classified by 2 categories:* Mild poisoning• Severe poisoning <br /> The following symptoms are not sufficient to ensure a correct diagnosis: <br /> Symptoms of the Central Nervous Early Stage:• headache•dizziness•drowsiness• nausea <br /> System Advanced Stage: •seizures•coma <br /> Pulmonary Symptoms Early Stage:•dyspnea•tachypnea <br /> Advanced Stage:• hyperventilation•Cheyne-Stokes respiration•apnea <br /> Page 2 of 10 <br />