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TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS <br /> . Acute Yes <br /> Chronic No <br /> Fire No <br /> Reactivity Yes <br /> Pressure No <br /> LISTS: <br /> Extremely Hazardous Substance -Yes <br /> CERCLA Hazardous Material -Yes <br /> Toxic Chemical -Yes <br /> CANADIAN WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: <br /> D1A; D2B <br /> # ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REFERENCES <br /> For further information, see DuPont Sodium Cyanide Storage <br /> and Handling Bulletin. <br /> *INFORMATION CONTINUED FROM EXPOSURE LIMITS <br /> The "Skin" notation indicates that cyanide may penetrate the <br /> skin (especially if the skin is broken) . Control of vapor, <br /> dust, and mist inhalation alone may not be sufficient to <br /> . prevent an excessive dose. <br /> **INFORMATION CONTINUED FROM NOTES TO PHYSICIAN SECTION <br /> 5. If not breathing, give oxygen and amyl nitrite by means <br /> of a positive pressure respirator. To give amyl nitrite, <br /> break an ampule in a cloth and insert into lip of mask <br /> for 15 seconds, then take away for 15 seconds. Repeat <br /> 5-6 times. If necessary, use a fresh ampule every 3 <br /> minutes until the patient regains consciousness (usually <br /> 1-4 ampules) . Continue to give oxygen simultaneously to <br /> aid recovery. If massive exposure occurred, consider <br /> keeping the first one or two ampules in the lip of the <br /> mask continuously. <br /> The exposed person should be removed from the contaminated <br /> area, contaminated clothing removed and the individual <br /> washed off. The rescuer and/or person providing first aid <br /> is subject to exposure if the affected person's clothing is <br /> wetted with cyanide. Rescue and contact with a wetted <br /> person should be done by rescuers wearing self-contained <br /> breathing air (SCBA) and other personal protective <br /> equipment. For sodium cyanide solution, SCBA is normally <br /> not needed. Contact with hydrogen cyanide must be avoided <br /> by rescuers, but short contact with solid cyanides or <br /> solutions is normally not a problem if skin washing is <br /> prompt. As soon as possible, even while clothing is being <br /> removed or washing is taking place, first aid should be <br /> started. <br /> (continued) <br /> 1252CR Page 9 <br />