NICKEL POTASSIUM CYANIDE Property

Melting point:

100°C -H₂O

Density 

1.875

color 

red-orange crystals, crystalline

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O [MER06]

Merck 

14,7684

CAS DataBase Reference

14220-17-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Nickelate(2-), tetrakis(cyano-.kappa.C)-, dipotassium, (SP-4-1)- (14220-17-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T,N,T+

Risk Statements 

49-15/29-22-42/43-50/53-32-26/27/28

Safety Statements 

53-22-36/37-43-45-61-60-29-28-7

RIDADR 

UN 1588 6.1/PG 2

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

QR8650000

F 

10-21

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

28372000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed

H310Fatal in contact with skin

H330Fatal if inhaled

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P350IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

NICKEL POTASSIUM CYANIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

yellowish orange; crystal(s) powder(s) [MER06]

Chemical Properties

Potassium tetracyanonickelate(II) can be crystallized as orange crystals of formula K2Ni(CN)4·H2O from the orange-red solution of nickel(II) cyanide in aqueous potassium cyanide. It can be dehydrated at 100°.

Safety Profile

Confirmed human carcinogen. Poison by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx, K2O, and CN-. See also NICKEL COMPOUNDS and CYANIDE.