Calcium Cyanide
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Calcium Cyanide
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Description
Colourless crystals or powder usually shipped in bags or drums. Very toxic.
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.
Reference is made to the relevant IMO regulations on hazardous cargo.
Full information on this product is in the process of completion.