cyanogen chloride
Gas Cylinder
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H330 |
Fatal if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H371 |
May cause damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H373 |
May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P284 |
[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P320 |
Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | Ceiling: 0.3 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless gas or liquid (below 55°F) with an irritating odor.
| Boiling Point | 55°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 1010 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.22 (liquid at 32°F) |
Target Organs
severe eye and pulmonary irritation
Synonyms
chlorcyan; chlorine cyanide; chlorocyanide; chlorocyanogen; cyanogen chloride inhibited
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 10477
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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