Difference between revisions of "Calcium Cyanide"

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==Description==
 
==Description==
 
Colourless crystals or powder usually shipped in bags or drums.  
 
Colourless crystals or powder usually shipped in bags or drums.  
 
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Used as a fertilizer, as a pesticide and for hardening iron and steel. Decomposes in water, giving off ammonia and acetylene, with attendant fire risk. Acts as a skin irritant.Cases have occurred in the past of bags exploding without evidence of external interference.  
 
Used as a fertilizer, as a pesticide and for hardening iron and steel. Decomposes in water, giving off ammonia and acetylene, with attendant fire risk. Acts as a skin irritant.Cases have occurred in the past of bags exploding without evidence of external interference.  
 
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Hazard: IMDG Class 6.1 Poisonous marine pollutant
 
Hazard: IMDG Class 6.1 Poisonous marine pollutant
 
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<b>Full information on this product is in the process of completion.</b>
  
 
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Revision as of 20:01, 15 March 2012

Infobox on Calcium Cyanide
Example of Calcium Cyanide
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Calcium Cyanide

Description

Colourless crystals or powder usually shipped in bags or drums.

Used as a fertilizer, as a pesticide and for hardening iron and steel. Decomposes in water, giving off ammonia and acetylene, with attendant fire risk. Acts as a skin irritant.Cases have occurred in the past of bags exploding without evidence of external interference.

Hazard: IMDG Class 6.1 Poisonous marine pollutant

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.