Sodium Cyanide 

I. Application:

Used in gold mining, hardening and electroplating, in chemical synthesis for its high reactivity toward metals.

II. Specification:

Formula:NaCN

CAS:143-33-9

ELNECS:205-599-4

Molecular weight:49.01g/mol

Assay of NaCN by titration: min. 98.0% w/w

Moisture: max. 0.20% w/w

Alkalinity as NaOH: 0.06-0.80% w/w

Sodium Carbonate: max. 0.80% w/w

Sodium Formate: max. 0.60% w/w

Sodium Chloride: max. 0.10% w/w

Appearance: White briquettes

Briquettes dimension: 36 x 32 x 16 (±2 mm)

Briquettes weight: 16-20 g

Solubility: Well soluble in water

Stability and reactivity: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Stable under recommended

storage condition. Avoid moisture."

III. Packaging information:

Package1: 50kg iron drum, 18MT/20’FCL & 25MT/40’FCL

Package2: 50kg iron drum, 13.5MT/20’FCL & 25MT/40’FCL(With Pallet)

Package3: 1000kg Wooden box, 20MT/20’FCL & 26MT/40’FCL

Package4: 1100kg Wooden box, 22MT/20’FCL & 26.4MT/40’FCL

IV. Safety information:

The substance is harmful to health. The solution in water is a strong base. Use protective clothing, nitrile gloves

and eye protection. Do not eat, drink and smoke during its handling. By the contractwith acids releases very

toxic gas(hydrogen cyaide). More information can be found in the MSDS.

V. Transport information:

RID/ADR/IMDG: Class 6.1                 

UN number 1689