| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustion generates toxic fumes. Substance is noncombustible. Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Poison room locked. Store protected from light. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Store protected from light. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause anoxia, characterized by weakness, headache, dizziness, confusion, cyanosis, weak and irregular heart beat, collapse, unconsciousness, convulsions, coma and death. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause mild eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 32 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure limit(s)] NIOSH TWA: 1 mg/m3 | |
| [Poison Class] 4 | |
| [Appearance] Odorkess, orange solid. | |
| [Solubility in water] 460 g/L | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 10.2 - 11.3 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.723 g/cm3 (18 C) | |
| [Usage] Chiefly for blueprints. | |
| [Product Name] Red prussiate | |
| [Synonyms] Potassium hexacyanoferrate Yellow prussiate of potash | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_13746-66-2.htm">13746-66-2 | |
| [Formula] C6FeK3N6 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 329.26 | |
| [EINECS] 237-323-3 | |
| [RTECS] LJ8225000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Mutagen | |
| [Merck] 12,7792 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 21683 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong acids, ammonia, copper nitrate, chromium trioxide, sodium nitrate + heat. | |
| [Decomposition] Cyanide fumes, cyanides, oxides of potassium. | |
| [HS Code] 2837 20 00 |
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