Copper Cyanide NOT FOR SALE
Is an inorganic compound with the formula CuCN
- Part number
- RXSOL-19-7589-025
- Category
- Solvent Chemicals
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
Copper Cyanide is a green powder. Insoluble in water. Toxic by skin absorption, through open wounds, by ingestion, and by inhalation of hydrogen cyanide that arises from slight decomposition. Produces toxic oxides of nitrogen in fires.
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Uses
Copper cyanide is used in a variety of applications, including:
- Electroplating: Copper cyanide is used in electroplating copper, iron, silver, brass, and copper-tin alloys.
- Catalyst: Copper cyanide is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization.
- Reagent: Copper cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of nitriles.
- Dye and pigment production: Copper cyanide is used to make phthalocyanine dyes and pigments.
Technical specifications
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance | A Green Powder |
| Density | 2.92 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Melting point | 474 °C |
| Insoluble in | Water |
Applications
USES
- Electroplating: Copper cyanide is used in electroplating copper on iron, as well as other base materials like aluminum, zinc, and nickel alloys.
- Catalyst: Copper cyanide is used as a catalyst in polymerizations.
- Reagent: Copper cyanide is used as a reagent in the preparation of nitriles.
- Insecticide, fungicide, and biocide: Copper cyanide can be used as an insecticide, fungicide, and biocide in marine paints.
Dosage and directions
Appearance
Copper cyanide is an off-white solid that can appear green if it contains impurities.
Characteristics and notes
Toxicity
Copper cyanide is toxic and can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested. It can also produce toxic oxides of nitrogen in fires.
Environmental hazard
Copper cyanide is an environmental hazard if handled or disposed of improperly. It is very toxic to aquatic life and can have long-lasting effects.
Safety and SDS
Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.
View safety data sheet
| Product Name | Copper Cyanide |
| Part Number | RXSOL-19-7589-025 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA
| Phone | +91 22 20871200 - 1400 |
| Fax | +91 22 27612100 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| rxsolchemicals@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.rxmraine.com |
Substances
| Synonyms | Cuprous cyanide |
| Formula | CuCN |
| Molecular weight | 89,56 g/mol |
| CAS-No. | 544-92-3 |
| EC-No. | 208-883-6 |
| Index-No. | 006-007-00-5 |
| Component | Classification | Concentration |
| Copper cyanide | ||
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CAS-No. 544-92-3
EC-No. 208-883-6
Index-No. 006-007-00-5
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Acute Tox. 2; Acute Tox.
1; STOT RE 2; Aquatic
Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic
1; H300, H330, H310,
H373, H400, H410
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<= 100 % |
Classification of the substance or mixture
| Acute toxicity, (Category 2) |
H300: Fatal if swallowed.
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| Acute toxicity, (Category 2) | H330: Fatal if inhaled. |
| Acute toxicity, (Category 1) | H310: Fatal in contact with skin. |
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Specific target organ toxicity -
repeated exposure, (Category 2),
Liver, spleen, Bone marrow
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H373: May cause damage to organs
through prolonged or repeated exposure if
swallowed.
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Short-term (acute) aquatic
hazard, (Category 1)
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H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. |
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Long-term (chronic) aquatic
hazard, (Category 1)
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H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Label elements
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard statement |
H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H373 May cause damage to organs (Liver, spleen, Bone marrow) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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| Precautionary statement |
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
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| Supplemental Hazard information (EU) | EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. |
| Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) | |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard statement | H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. |
| Precautionary statement |
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
P302 + P352 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
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| Supplemental Hazard information (EU) | EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. |
| Other hazards |
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Ecological information:
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Toxicological information:
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
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| General Advice | First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. |
| If inhaled | After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen. |
| In case of skin contact | In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately. |
| In case of eye contact | After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses. |
| If swallowed | If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible. |
| Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed | The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed | No data available |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media | For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. |
| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Copper oxides
Not combustible.
Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
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| Advice for firefighters | Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. |
| Further information | Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. |
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid generation and inhalation of dusts in all circumstances. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
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| Environmental precautions | Do not let product enter drains. |
| Methods and material for containment and cleaning up | Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts. |
| Reference to other sections | For disposal see section 13. |
Precautions for safe handling
| Advice on safe handling | Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. |
| Hygiene measures |
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
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| Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities | |
| Storage conditions |
Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Do not store near acids.
Store under inert gas. Air sensitive.
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| Storage class | Storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1B: Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials |
| Specific end use(s) | Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated |
| Eye/face protection | Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses |
| Skin protection |
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® Lsupplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
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| Body Protection |
Protective clothing
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| Respiratory protection |
Recommended Filter type: Filter B-(P3)
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
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| Control of environmental exposure | Do not let product enter drains. |
| Physical state | Solid |
| Color | No data available |
| Odor | No data available |
| Melting point/freezing point | Melting point/range: 474 °C |
| Initial boiling point and boiling range | No data available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | The product is not flammable. |
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Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
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No data available |
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Autoignition temperature | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature | No data available |
| pH | No data available |
| Viscosity |
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
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| Water solubility |
No data available
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| Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water | Not applicable for inorganic substances |
| Vapor pressure | No data available |
| Density | 2,92 g/cm3 at 25 °C |
| Relative density | No data available |
| Relative vapor density | No data available |
| Particle characteristics | No data available |
| Explosive properties | No data available |
| Oxidizing properties | None |
| Other safety information | No data available |
| Reactivity |
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
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| Chemical stability | The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions |
Violent reactions possible with:
Magnesium
Strong oxidizing agents
Nitrates
Bases
A risk of explosion and/or of toxic gas formation exists with the following substances:
Acids
Possible formation of:
Hydrogen cyanide (hydrocyanic acid)
Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with:
Acids
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| Conditions to avoid | No information available |
| Incompatible materials | No data available |
| Hazardous decomposition products | In the event of fire: see section 5 |
| Acute toxicity |
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 5,1 mg/kg
(Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 0,051 mg/l - dust/mist
(Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
Symptoms: mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath
Acute toxicity estimate Dermal - 5,1 mg/kg
(Expert judgment)
Remarks: Classified according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008, Annex VI (Table 3.1/3.2)
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| Skin corrosion/irritation |
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
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| Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation - 1 s
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
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| Respiratory or skin sensitization |
Buehler Test - Guinea pig
Result: negative
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
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| Germ cell mutagenicity |
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Escherichia coli/Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
Result: negative
Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
Species: Rat
Application Route: Gavage
Method: OECD Test Guideline 475
Result: negative
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| Carcinogenicity | No data available |
| Reproductive toxicity |
No data available
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| Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure | No data available |
| Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure |
Oral - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- Liver, spleen, Bone marrow
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| Aspiration hazard | No data available |
| Additional Information |
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
RTECS: YW1080000
Damage to the lungs., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
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| Toxicity | No data available |
| Persistence and degradability | No data available |
| Bioaccumulative potential | No data available |
| Mobility in soil | No data available |
| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Endocrine disrupting properties | |
| Assessment | The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Other adverse effects | No data available |
| Waste Treatment Methods | No data available |
| UN number | ADR/RID: 1587 IMDG: 1587 IATA: 1587 |
| UN proper shipping name |
ADR/RID: COPPER CYANIDE
IMDG: COPPER CYANIDE
IATA: Copper cyanide
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| Transport hazard class(es) | ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1 |
| Packaging group | ADR/RID: ll IMDG: ll IATA: ll |
| Environmental hazards | ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: No |
| Special precautions for user | |
| Tunnel restriction code | (D/E) |
| Further information | No data available |
| Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture | This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. |
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National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the
European Parliament and of the Council
on the control of major-accident hazards
involving dangerous substances.
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H1 ACUTE TOXIC
E1 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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| Other regulations |
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
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| Chemical Safety Assessment | For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out |
| Other Information |
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and weassume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. |
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