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| Cyanogen chloride | CAS 506-77-4 | ||
| ClCN | RTECS GT2275000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Chlorcyan, Chlorine cyanide, Chlorocyanide, Chlorocyanogen |
DOT ID & Guide 1589 125 (inhibited) |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: C 0.3 ppm (0.6 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL�: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.52 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless gas or liquid (below 55°F) with an irritating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied gas. A solid below 20°F. Forms cyanide in the body.] |
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MW: 61.5 |
BP: 55°F |
FRZ: 20°F |
Sol: 7% |
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VP: 1010 mmHg |
IP: 12.49 eV |
RGasD: 2.16 |
Sp.Gr: 1.22 (Liquid at 32°F) |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Nonflammable Gas | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, acids, alkalis, ammonia, alcohols [Note: Can react very slowly with water to form hydrogen cyanide. May be stabilized to prevent polymerization.] |
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Measurement Methods None available |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact (liquid) Eyes: Prevent eye contact (liquid) Wash skin: When contaminated (liquid) Remove: When wet or contaminated (liquid) Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash (liquid), Quick drench (liquid) |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash immediately (liquid) Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately (liquid) |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption (liquid), ingestion (liquid), skin and/or eye contact (liquid) | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, upper respiratory system; cough, delayed pulmonary edema; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting; irregular heartbeat; irritation skin (liquid) | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, cardiovascular system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |