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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br />Cyanco® Sodium Cyanide, Bricks 98/99 % <br />Material no. <br />Specification 166161 <br />Order Number <br />Version 1.6 / US <br />Revision date 09/16/2009 <br />Print Date 09/16/2009 <br />Page 5/15 <br />Flash point Not combustible. <br />Autoignition temperature not applicable <br />Methods for cleaning up <br />1. solid: <br />Pick up mechanically. Collect in suitable containers. <br />Reuse or eliminate absorbed material according to the regulations in force. <br />6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />MSDS -US (P27/001) / 9/15/2009 7 <br />cyanco <br />Suitable extinguishing media <br />alkali powder quenching agent <br />Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons <br />water foam acidic quenching agents acidic powder quenching agents; carbon dioxide (CO2) <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 />Water used to extinguish fire should not enter drainage systems, soil or stretches of water. Ensure there <br />are sufficient retaining facilities for water used to extinguish fire. Contaminated fire - extinguishing water <br />must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations issued by the appropriate local authorities. Fire <br />residues should be disposed of in accordance with the regulations. <br />As in any fire, wear self- contained positive- pressure breathing apparatus, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or <br />equivalent) and full protective gear. <br />Personal precautions <br />Wear personal protective equipment. <br />Keep out unprotected persons. <br />Keep unauthorized persons away. <br />Avoid dust formation. <br />Ensure sufficient ventilation. Avoid skin contact because of the danger of skin absorption. <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 />