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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br />Cyanco® Sodium cyanide solution, Mining quality abt. 23 - 32 % by <br />wt. <br />Material no. <br />Specification 166162 <br />Order Number <br />Specific hazards during fire fighting <br />May be released in case of fire: Hydro cyanic acid <br />Special protective equipment for fire - fighters <br />As in any fire, wear self - contained positive- pressure breathing apparatus, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or <br />equivalent) and full protective gear. <br />Further information <br />Standard procedure for chemical fires. Ensure there are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to <br />extinguish fire. Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil or stretches of <br />water. Contaminated fire - extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations <br />issued by the appropriate local authorities. Fire residues should be disposed of in accordance with the <br />regulations. <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />Personal precautions <br />Wear personal protective equipment. <br />Keep out unprotected persons. <br />Keep unauthorized persons away. <br />Ensure sufficient ventilation. Avoid skin contact because of the danger of skin absorption. <br />Make safe or remove all sources of ignition. <br />Environmental precautions <br />Do not allow entrance in soil, stretches of water, groundwater, drainage systems, surface water. <br />Cyanide - containing sewage water and solutions must be decontaminated before entering a public canal <br />network or stretch of water. <br />Methods for cleaning up <br />Absorb with liquid- binding material e.g. inert absorbent <br />Pick up mechanically. Collect in suitable containers. <br />Dispose of absorbed material in accordance with the regulations. <br />Waste to be packed like clean product and to be marked. Identification label on packages not to be <br />removed until recycling. <br />Additional advice <br />On contact with acid, hydrogen cyanide is produced. <br />Version 1.5/ US <br />Revision date 09/16/2009 <br />Print Date 09/16/2009 <br />Page 6/14 <br />7. HANDLING AND STORAGE <br />Handling <br />Safe handling advice <br />Container may be opened only under exhaust ventilation hood. <br />Seal container hermetically immediately after use. <br />MSDS-US (P271001) ( 911612008 7 45 <br />cyanco <br />