January 2006 (PDF 2.9 MB) - Barrick Gold Corporation
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY<br />
Stability: Will liberate highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas upon contact with acids or acidic media. Incompatible<br />
with oxidising agents. Will decompose when heated generating toxic ammonia gas and hydrogen cyanide gas.<br />
For hydrogen cyanide gas (decomposition product): Rel Vapour Density (air=1): 0.94; Explosive Limits (%): 5.6-<br />
40; Flash Point (C): -17.<br />
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION<br />
No adverse health effects expected if the product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet and the<br />
product label. Symptoms that may arise if the product is mishandled are:<br />
Short term exposure by all routes is considered to be highly toxic. May be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or<br />
absorbed through skin.<br />
Possible exposure routes are (1,2):<br />
- Breathing hydrogen cyanide gas from decomposing solid or solutions, or by breathing cyanide dust.<br />
- Swallowing solid or solutions.<br />
- By absorption through skin or eyes as a result of contact with solutions, dust or solid material.<br />
Early symptoms of exposure (1,2,3):<br />
- Irritation of mucous membranes in eyes, nose and throat. Burning sensation of the the tongue.<br />
- Salivation.<br />
- Irritation of skin or eyes with discomfort or burning sensation.<br />
- Headaches.<br />
- Unusual behaviour.<br />
- Nausea.<br />
- General weakness, and heaviness in arms and legs.<br />
- Rapid pulse.<br />
- Increased difficulty in breathing.<br />
Signs of severe poisoning (1,2,3):<br />
- Cherry-red complexion.<br />
- Feeling of suffocation, gasping for breath.<br />
- Vomiting.<br />
- Convulsions and collapse.<br />
- Decreasing consciousness.<br />
- Cessation of breathing.<br />
Acute Effects<br />
Ingestion: See Main symptoms above.<br />
Eye contact: See Main symptoms above.<br />
Skin contact: See Main symptoms above.<br />
Inhalation: See Main symptoms above.<br />
Long Term Effects:<br />
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact dermatitis - ’cyanide rash’ - characterised by<br />
itching and skin eruptions (3).<br />
Acute toxicity / Chronic toxicity<br />
No LD50 data available for the product.<br />
Product name: Sodium Cyanide Solution - (30% w/w) Substance Key: 000033640201<br />
Issued: 27.01.2000 Version: 1.3 Page: 6 of 9
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