506-61-6

White crystals. Poisonous. Used in silver plating, as a bactericide and in the manufacture of antiseptics. Not registered as a pesticide in the U.S.

POTASSIUM SILVER CYANIDE(506-61-6) is light sensitive. Acids precipitate silver cyanide from its aqueous solution. Fusion with metal chlorates, perchlorates, nitrates or nitrites can cause violent explosions [Bretherick 1979 p. 101].

Water soluble [Merck].

Very toxic.

Potassium silver cyanide is a poisonous, white solid made of crystals, which are light sensitive. It is soluble in water and acids, and slightly soluble in ethanol. It emits very toxic fumes when heated to decomposition. Synonyms for potassium silver cyanide are potassium argentocyanide and potassium dicyanoargentate

The primary health hazard is as a cyanide. (Non-specific--Cyanide, Inorganic, n.o.s.). It is poisonous and may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases.

Potassium silver cyanide is used in silver plating; as a bactericide; and in the manufacture of antiseptics. Not registered for use as a pesticide in the United States

When heated to decomposition, potassium silver cyanide emits very toxic fumes of cyanide and nitrogen oxides. Avoid light.

If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, includ- ing resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medi- cal attention. Give large quantities of water and induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit. Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Effects may be delayed; keep victim under observation.
Use amyl nitrate capsules if symptoms develop. All area employees should be trained regularly in emergency mea- sures for cyanide poisoning and in CPR. A cyanide antidote kit should be kept in the immediate work area and must be rapidly available. Kit ingredients should be replaced every 1?2 years to ensure freshness. Persons trained in the use of this kit; oxygen use, and CPR must be quickly available.

UN1588 Cyanides, inorganic, solid, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials, Technical Name Required.

Contact with acid, acid fumes release hydrogen cyanide. Incompatible with water, steam, or when heated to decomposition, emits toxic and flammable cyanide vapors. Potassium silver cyanide reacts with carbon dioxide releasing hydrogen cyanide. Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materi- als, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. Acids precipitate silver cyanide from its aqueous solution. Fusion with metal chlorates, perchlorates, nitrates or nitrites can cause violent explosions

Potassium silver cyanide is a poisonous, white solid made of crystals, which are light sensitive. It is soluble in water and acids and slightly soluble in ethanol. It emits very toxic fumes when heated to decomposition.

Potassium silver cyanide is a white crystalline solid.

Consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform with EPA regulations govern- ing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.

In silver plating.

Silver platingPotassium silver cyanide is used in silver plating and in the manufacturing of antiseptics. It is a versatile bridging ligand and finds use for multidimensional polymer construction.

Notclassified