SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Sodium Nitroferricyanide

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10341

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and inhalation (Category 3). Toxic if swallowed or inhaled (H301+H331). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270). Avoid breathing dust or fumes (P261).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 4). Harmful in contact with skin (H312).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Sodium nitroferricyanide(III), dihydrate	13755-38-9	Na₂Fe(CN)₅NO •2H₂O	297.949

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell (P312).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes (P302+P351). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P362).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Nonflammable solid.
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

None established

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #7. Store with arsenates, cyanides and cyanates.
Hygroscopic. Store in a cool dry place within a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag. Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area.

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a hood or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection (P284).

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Red transparent crystals. Odorless.
Soluble: Water (slowly decomposes). Slightly in alcohol.

Specific gravity: 1.72

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids.
Shelf life: Poor, hygroscopic. See Section 7 for further information.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Highly toxic.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: N.A.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 99 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #14 is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (238-373-9), RCRA code P030.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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