| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. Extinguishing media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. DO NOT use mouth-to-mouth respiration. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. Store protected from light. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 32 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 22 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Poison Class] 4 (Substances and products that must be considered harmful) | |
| [Appearance] yellow monoclinic crystals | |
| [Solubility in water] 289 g/L (20 C) | |
| [Melting Point] 70 | |
| [Density] 1.889 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] When combined with ferric (iron) salts, potassium ferrocyanide forms the pigment prussian blue. | |
| [Vapor Density] N/R | |
| [Product Name] Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihyrate | |
| [Synonyms] Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) trihydrate Yellow prussiate of potash | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_14459-95-1.htm">14459-95-1 | |
| [Formula] C6FeH6K4N6O6 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 422.39 | |
| [EINECS] 237-722-2 | |
| [RTECS] LJ8219000 | |
| [Merck] 12,7793 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 21061 (G) | |
| [EC Class] dangerous for the environment | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Hydrogen cyanide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2837 20 00 |
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