Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment
Potassium Cyanide
by Fisher Scientific UK
SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB
Potassium Cyanide is supplied by Fisher Scientific UK under product code P/4600/50, P/4600/53, P/4600/70. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.
This SDS was last revised on 1 January 2021. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.
- Language
- English
- Regulation
- GHS/CLP
- Revision Date
- 01 Jan 2021
- Signal Word
- DANGER
- Product Code
- P/4600/50, P/4600/53, P/4600/70
- CAS Number
- 151-50-8
Switch between the Safety Data Sheet and the Chemical Risk Assessment for this substance.
Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet
Signal Word: DANGER
GHS08Health hazard
GHS09Environment
GHS05Corrosive
GHS06Acute toxicityHazard Statements (H-phrases)
- H290
- May be corrosive to metals.
- H372
- Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H410
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- H300
- Fatal if swallowed.
- H310
- Fatal in contact with skin.
- H330
- Fatal if inhaled.
- EUH032
- Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.
Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet
This Safety Data Sheet was issued by Fisher Scientific UK on 1 January 2021 under GHS/CLP. ISDSS syncs its database regularly to keep documents current.
Yes, a free ISDSS account is required to download the PDF. Registration takes under two minutes and gives you access to over 1.5 million Safety Data Sheets. Once registered, you can also save documents to your personal library for quick access.
The manufacturer, importer or supplier that places the substance on the market is responsible for providing a current Safety Data Sheet to downstream users, free of charge.
No. An SDS provides the hazard information you need, but a COSHH assessment must consider how the substance is actually used in your workplace. The matching Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) on this page is a starting point you should adapt to your own tasks and controls.
Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment
Assessment Summary
This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Cyanide issued by Fisher Scientific Uk on 1 January 2021 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across one level: High Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.
Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls
Rating Before Controls
HIGH RISK
H300: Fatal if swallowed
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.
P405 Store locked up
P301 + P310
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label)
1 other control in place
Rating Before Controls
HIGH RISK
H310: Fatal in contact with skin
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P405 Store locked up
P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
5 other controls in place
Rating Before Controls
HIGH RISK
H330: Fatal if inhaled
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.
4 other controls in place
Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.
Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls
Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.
Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment
This Chemical Risk Assessment provides the substance-level hazard inputs needed for a COSHH assessment under the UK Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. It is not a substitute for a full workplace risk assessment. You must combine this with your own assessment of how the substance is actually used on your site, including task specifics, exposure duration and local controls.
The CRA is derived from the hazard data in the manufacturer's SDS for Potassium Cyanide, mapped against standard workplace task profiles. It is updated in line with SDS revisions. The CRA is a starting point for your own assessment, not a finished document.
A Safety Data Sheet is produced by the manufacturer and describes the hazards of the substance itself. A Chemical Risk Assessment evaluates those hazards in the context of how the substance is actually used in the workplace, covering specific tasks, exposure routes and recommended controls. Both documents work together.
Yes, a free ISDSS account gives you access to both the SDS and the linked CRA for over 1.5 million substances. Registration takes under two minutes.