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Cyanogen |
CAS 460-19-5 | ||
NCCN |
RTECS GT1925000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Carbon nitride, Dicyan, Dicyanogen, Ethanedinitrile, Oxalonitrile |
DOT ID & Guide 1026 119 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (20 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.13 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless gas with a pungent, almond-like odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Forms cyanide in the body.] |
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MW: 52.0 |
BP: -6°F |
FRZ: -18°F |
Sol: 1% |
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VP(70°F): 5.1 atm |
IP: 13.57 eV |
RGasD: 1.82 |
Sp.Gr: 0.95 (Liquid at -6°F) |
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Fl.P: NA (Gas) |
UEL: 32% |
LEL: 6.6% |
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| Flammable Gas | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acids, water, strong oxidizers (e.g., dichlorine oxide, fluorine) [Note: Slowly hydrolyzed in water to form hydrogen cyanide, oxalic acid, or ammonia.] |
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Measurement Methods OSHA PV2104 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Frostbite Eyes: Prevent eye contact/Frostbite Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Frostbite wash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Frostbite Skin: Frostbite Breathing: Respiratory support |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, nose, upper respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cherry red lips, tachypnea, hypernea, bradycardia; headache, convulsions; dizziness, loss of appetite, weight loss; liquid: frostbite | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |