If patient is conscious, then sodium thiosulfate may be administered as an antidote by itself. First aid measures general advice consult a physician. Sodium cyanide is also known as cyanide of sodium, cymag, hydrocyanic acid sodium salt. California, new jersey, florida, pennsylvania, minnesota, massachusetts. Firstaid measures eyes in case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately.
Sodium cyanide solution is not combustible and is not considered a fire risk, but may generate toxic, flammable, corrosive and explosive hydrogen cyanide gas if in contact with water, co 2 fire extinguishers, and some foam fire extinguishers if these contain acidic agents. Sodium cyanide sodium cyanide has been used in the extraction of gold from ore for over a century. Sodium cyanide 30% solution other names sodium cyanide solution, liquid cyanide. Australia is a major global manufacturer and exporter of sodium cyanide, with manufacturing facilities in western australia and queensland. Sodium cyanide safety data sheet according to commission regulation eu no no. Sodium cyanide has been used in the extraction of gold from ore for over a century. Handlingstorage use only inside a fume hood, ensuring work is at least 6 behind the sash inside the hood. Sodium cyanide is an inorganic compound with the formula na c n. Cyanides must never be brought into contact with acids or acidic salts. Allow victim to inhale amyl nitrite for 1530 seconds per minute until sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate can be administered intravenously by a physician.
It can be used to extract metals from ores and also has been used as a poison. Uses advised against food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use. Australian gold reagents is a manufacturer and supplier of sodium cyanide for the mining. Safety data sheet sodium cyanide solution pages 1 12. Sodium cyanide nacn is a chemical used overseas predominantly in metal plating and chemical applications such as dyes and pharmaceuticals. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, especially if solution dries out. In australia it is principally used for the gold mining industry to extract gold from gold bearing ore using the carboninleach and carboninpulp processes with 98 per cent of australias gold. Solid sodium cyanide is also available in 35kg and 50kg pack sizes. A ph 10 buffer solution and dilute bleach solution must be available to clean up the work surfaces. In case of cyanide poisoning, start first aid treatment immediately, then get medical attention.
Inhalation move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. The effects of sodium cyanide on the recovery and grade of galena are shown in figure 4. For manufacturing, industrial, and laboratory use only. Gives insoluble products with silveri, mercuryi and leadii ions that may decompose violently under certain conditions. May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Sigmaaldrich 3050 spruce street saint louis mo 63103 usa telephone. In inorganic cyanides, the cyanide group is present as the anion cn salts such as sodium cyanide and potassium cyanide are highly toxic. Cyanide has a high affinity for metals, which leads to the high toxicity of this salt. You can also view suppliers in australia, nz or the uk. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertakingtrade name sodium cyanide solutionsynonyms sodium cyanide solutionun number 3414emergency response 157guide erg sasol polymerscompany chlor vinyls business 56 grosvenor road bryanston 2021 republic of south. Lacrimation tearing and a burning sensation of the mouth and throat are common.
Ac180230500 casno 506649 synonyms no information available recommended use laboratory chemicals. Company name csbp limited address state postcode kwinana beach road, kwinana western australia 6167 telephone number emergency telephone number. Sodium cyanide is a highly toxic chemical compound and deadly human poison by ingestion which requires immediate medical attention in the event of cyanide poisoning it also presents toxicity by skin absorption through open wounds and by inhalation of dust. How dangerous is the sodium cyanide at the tianjin explosion. According to acgih 1971, patty 1963 reported that hydrogen cyanide at 110 to 5 ppm 120 to 150 mgm 3 might be fatal to man after 0. Integrated risk information system iris september 2010. Sodium cyanide is a highly toxic chemical compound and deadly human poison by ingestion which requires immediate medical attention in the event of cyanide poisoning. Our customers are largescale, industrial gold miners who uphold high regulatory standards. May cause longterm effects in the aquatic environment. Identification product name potassium cyanide cat no. About 100 000 tonnes of sodium cyanide are manufactured each year, of which about 4060% is exported.
This substance inhibits cellular respiration which leads to anoxia. The substance identity section is calculated from substance identification information from all echa databases. Reacts with acids of all kinds to generate quantities of very poisonous hydrogen cyanide gas. Oxygen and amyl nitrite can be given by a first responder before medical help arrives. The solid sodium cyanide is not so dangerous in passing. Recommended use gold processing reagent, metallurgy, silver refining. This website and underlying databases are maintained and updated by pesticide action network north america pan. Hydrocyanic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide, or hcn, is a highly volatile liquid that is produced on a large scale industrially. The substance identifiers displayed in the infocard are the best available substance name, ec number, cas number andor the molecular and structural formulas. Jan 25, 2017 solution sodium cyanide msds english jan 25, 2017, 12. If inhaled if breathed in, move person into fresh air. The effect of mode of occurrence of galena and sphalerite. H411 toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Find where to buy products from suppliers in the usa, including. Australian gold reagents is a manufacturer and supplier of sodium cyanide for the mining industry. Liquid sodium cyanide is delivered to mine sites via purposebuilt isotanks that are suitable for road or rail transport. Uses advised against food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use details of the supplier of the safety data sheet emergency telephone number chemtreco, inside the usa. Label elements ghs label elements the product is classified and labelled according to the globally harmonized system ghs. Acids should not be used around sodium cyanide or potassium cyanide unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful planning. Safety data sheet creation date 21jan2011 revision date 25apr2019 revision number 7 1. Such contact will immediately generate toxic and flammable hydrogen cyanic gas. Sds of sodium cyanide, safety data sheets, cas 143339. This application exploits the high affinity of goldi for cyanide, which induces gold metal to oxidize and dissolve in the presence of air oxygen and water, producing the salt sodium gold cyanide or gold sodium cyanide and sodium hydroxide. Sodium cyanide solution, 10% wv aqueous revision date. As seen in figure 4, the recovery of galena was not adversely affected by the presence of sodium cyanide. Sodium cyanide is used as a starting material for the preparation of reissert compounds and cyanogen bromide, cyanuric chloride and cyanogen chloride.
Increased salivation, nausea, and vomiting are often seen. Sodium cyanide is irritating to the skin and mucous membranes. When treated with acid, it forms the toxic gas hydrogen cyanide. Sodium cyanide safety data sheet according to regulation ec no 19072006 reach, annex ii commission regulation eu no 2015830 5 7. Today it is still considered the most efficient extraction method with sodium cyanide used in the leaching process in most. In base metals concentration using flotation technique, pyrite decreases the quality of metal concentrates and increases the amount of sulfur compounds.
It often has a smell like bitter almonds, but not everyone can smell it due to a genetic trait. Liquid cyanide contains 30 per cent cyanide while the solid. Possibility of sodium cyanide elimination from a flotation process. Safety data sheet northwest missouri state university.
Orica is a signatory to the international cyanide management code and is committed to the safe usage and handling of sodium cyanide. Aug 18, 2015 the solid sodium cyanide is not so dangerous in passing. No containers of acid should be in the fume hood or work area. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. How dangerous is the sodium cyanide at the tianjin.
Nitrogen trichloride explodes on contact with potassium cyanide. Use suitable protective equipment see section 8 exposure controlspersonal protection. Acute exposure to sodium cyanide may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Solution sodium cyanide msds english jan 25, 2017, 12.
Furthermore, it is used for fumigation, electroplating, extracting gold. The effect of mode of occurrence of galena and sphalerite on. Sodium nitrite 300600 mg administered intravenously over a period of 5 to 15 minutes. It acts as a catalyst for the aminolysis of esters to primary amides. Health and safety information sodium cyanide is highly poisonous. See working with the information on this page section below for important notes about this data. P223i500 casno 151508 synonyms cyanide of potassium. To ensure the safety of our customers, orica offers a 247 emergency response capability, plus technical advice and awareness programs in the safe use and handling of cyanide on mine sites.
Sodium cyanide, nacn, manufacturers hebei chengxin is one of the largest producers of sodium cyanide for the gold mining industry. First aid facilities first aid procedures, equipment, medication and training for the treatment of exposure to sodium cyanide. Furthermore, it is used for fumigation, electroplating, extracting gold and silver in mining industry. Firstaid measures eyes in case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertakingtrade name sodium cyanide solutionsynonyms sodium cyanide solutionun number 3414emergency response 157guide erg sasol polymerscompany chlor vinyls business 56 grosvenor road bryanston 2021 republic of south africainformation product safety. Safety data sheet production, delivery and usage of sodium. Possibility of sodium cyanide elimination from a flotation.
Sodium cyanide is used mainly to extract gold and other precious metals in mining industry. Material safety data sheet cyanide standard, ppm 6 osha highly hazardous. Search for products or services, then visit the american suppliers website for prices, sds or more information. There are several companies that also import sodium cyanide andor reformulate small quantities. Its main application, in gold mining, also exploits its high reactivity toward metals. Sodium cyanide is an important chemical that has been manufactured in australia since the late 1980s. Safety data sheet sodium cyanide solution pages 1 12 text. Sodium cyanide is a white crystalline solid or powder. Commercial production of sodium cyanide is achieved by reacting sodium carbonate with carbon and ammonia. Safety data sheet revision date 19jan2018 revision number 3 1.
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