ICSC 1132 - POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE

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POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE	ICSC: 1132 (August 2002)
Tripotassium hexacyanoferrate (-3) Potassium cyanoferrate Potassium ferricyanate Iron potassium cyanide

CAS #: 13746-66-2

EC Number: 237-323-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from acids. Dry.
PACKAGING

POTASSIUM FERRICYANIDE

ICSC: 1132

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance RED CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers No data. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with acids. This produces cyanides. This generates toxic hazard.	Formula: C₆FeK₃N₆ / K₃[Fe(CN)₆] Molecular mass: 329.25 Density: 1.89 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml: 46

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
RED CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
No data.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic gases including hydrogen cyanide. Reacts with acids. This produces cyanides. This generates toxic hazard.

Formula: C₆FeK₃N₆ / K₃[Fe(CN)₆]
Molecular mass: 329.25
Density: 1.89 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 46

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Temperature of decomposition is unknown in the literature. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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