Hazard classDanger — Corrosive, Toxic, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard, Environmental hazard
PictogramsCorrosiveToxicIrritant / harmfulHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H290 May be corrosive to metals
- H300 +H310+H330 (34.8%): Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H310 Fatal in contact with skin
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H316 Causes mild skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H330 Fatal if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H371 May cause damage to organs
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Plating agent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL *: C 5 mg/m3 (4.7 ppm) [10-minute]
OSHA PEL *: TWA 5 mg/m3 [*Note: The REL and PEL also apply to other cyanides (as CN) except Hydrogen cyanide.]
IDLH 25 mg/m3 (as CN)Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsPOTASSIUM CYANIDE · 151-50-8 · Cyanide of potassium · kalium cyanid · Potassium cyanide (K(CN)) · RCRA waste number P098 · Cyanure de potassium · Hydrocyanic acid, potassium salt
Molecular weight65.116 g/mol
Data sourceAggregated classification PubChemGHS aggregated by PubChem from registrant and agency submissions; not individually harmonised. Always verify against the official SDS before compliance use.