cyanogas
CALCIUM CYANIDE
CAS: 592-01-8
Molecular Formula: C2CaN2
cyanogas - Names and Identifiers
| Name | CALCIUM CYANIDE |
| Synonyms | calcid ca(cn)2 calcyan cyanogas calcyanide CALCIUM CYANIDE cyanideofcalcium calciumcyanide(ca(cn)2) |
| CAS | 592-01-8 |
| EINECS | 209-740-0 |
cyanogas - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C2CaN2 |
| Molar Mass | 92.11 |
| Density | 1.8 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 640 estimated [KIR78] |
| Water Solubility | soluble H2O, gradually releasing HCN [MER06] |
| Appearance | white rhombohedral crystals |
| Exposure Limit | TLV-TWA (measured as CN) skin 5 mg(CN)/ m3 (ACGIH); 5 mg(CN)/m3/10-min ceiling (NIOSH). |
cyanogas - Risk and Safety
| Risk Codes | R28 - Very Toxic if swallowed R32 - Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Safety Description | S7/8 - S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | 1575 |
| HS Code | 28371990 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1(a) |
| Packing Group | I |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 39 mg/kg (Smyth) |
cyanogas - References
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| category | pesticide |
| toxicity grade | highly toxic |
| Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 39 mg/kg |
| flammability hazard characteristics | non-flammable material; Toxic flammable hydrogen cyanide gas emitted when exposed to acid; toxic cyanide and calcium oxide fumes from heat |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature, separate storage of food additives |
| Occupational Standard | TWA 5 mg (cyanogen)/m3; CL 5 mg (cyanogen)/m3 (skin) |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |
Last Update：2024-04-10 22:29:15
