potassium cyanide (KCN)
potassium cyanide (KCN)
Potassium cyanide takes the form of colorless to white crystals or a white powder.
Potassium cyanide is mainly used in the mining industry for gold and silver extraction. It is also used in electroplating, organic chemistry and as an insecticide.
Properties of potassium cyanide (KCN):
- Melting point: The melting point of potassium cyanide is around 634°C.
- Protection and prevention: wear suitable personal protective equipment, handle in a well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, do not inhale vapours, do not ingest
| Formula | KCN |
| International name | potassium cyanide |
| French name | Cyanure de potassium |
| CAS | 151-50-8 |
| EINECS | 200-821-6 |
| Filter | B-P3 |
| IP (eV) | - |
| Vapour density (air = 1) | - |
| Conversion (1 ppm =) | - |
| LIE | - |
| LSE | - |
| VLEP CT (15mn) | - |
| VLEP (8h) | - |
| STEL (15 min.) | - |
| TWA (8h) | - |
respirator mask for potassium cyanide (KCN)
To protect yourself from potassium cyanide (KCN), a full face mask fitted with an ABEK2Hg-P3 filter, offering maximum protection against organic and inorganic gases and vapors, acid gases, ammonia, mercury vapors, as well as solid and liquid, radioactive and toxic particles, and micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses), will be ideal for short interventions. For longer missions, it is preferable to use a device with assisted ventilation, which ensures optimum comfort.
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