Name | Cyanide |
Synonyms | Cyanide cyanide ion Cyanogen ion Cyanides (as CN) TIANFU-CHEM Methyl4-(cyanomethyl)benzoate57-12-5 |
CAS | 57-12-5 |
Molecular Formula | CHN |
Molar Mass | 26.02 |
Melting Point | 148 °C (decomp) |
Water Solubility | Miscible with water. |
UN IDs | 1588 |
Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
Packing Group | II |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity grade | highly toxic |
Acute toxicity | abdominal injection-mouse LD50: 3 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | non-combustible; Acid decomposition of toxic hydrogen cyanide gas |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; With chlorate, sodium nitrite (potassium) separate storage and transportation |
extinguishing agent | water mist |
Occupational Standard | TWA 5 mg (CN)/m3; PEL 10 mg (CN)/M3 |