IPCS INCHEM Home
CYANOGEN CHLORIDE
(cylinder) 		ICSC: 1053
Peer-Review Status: 19.10.1999 Validated
Chlorine cyanide
Chlorocyanide
Chlorocyanogen 
CAS #: 506-77-4 RTECS #: GT2275000
UN #: 1589 (inhibited)
EINECS #: 208-052-8
 		    Formula: ClCN
Molecular mass: 61.5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION     In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water. 
 
EXPOSURE   AVOID ALL CONTACT!   
Inhalation Sore throat. Drowsiness. Confusion. Nausea. Vomiting. Cough. Unconciousness. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.  Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.  ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. Redness. Pain.  Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.   

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. Remove vapour cloud with fine water spray. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.  Marine pollutant. 
EC Classification
 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 8 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-801.  Fireproof if in building. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Cool. Store in an area having corrosion resistant concrete floor. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen cyanide, hydrochloric acid and nitrogen oxides. Reacts slowly with water and water vapour. This produces hydrogen chloride. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.3ppm (ceiling value); (ACGIH 1999). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. 

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the cellular respiration. This may result in convulsions and unconsciousness. Exposure could cause death. Medical observation is indicated. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 13.8°C
Melting point: -6°C
Solubility in water: soluble
Vapour pressure, kPa at 21.1°C: 1987
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.16   		The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation is therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Do NOT spray water on leaking cylinder (to prevent corrosion of cylinder).
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
Card has been partially updated in November 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Storage. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety 		WHO ILO EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2004-2012
LEGAL NOTICE Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. 
    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations