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CAS No.: 506-61-6
Name: Potassium dicyanoargentate
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Structure of 506-61-6 (Potassium dicyanoargentate)
Formula: C2Ag N2 . K
Molecular Weight: 199.01
Synonyms: Argentate(1-),bis(cyano-C)-, potassium; Argentate(1-), bis(cyano-kC)-, potassium (9CI); Argentate(1-), dicyano-,potassium (8CI); Potassium cyanoargentate(I) (KAg(CN)2) (6CI); Potassiumdicyanoargentate(I) (7CI); Potassium argentocyanide (KAg(CN)2); Potassiumdicyanoargenate(1-); Potassium dicyanoargentate; Potassiumdicyanoargentate(1-); Potassium silver cyanide; Potassium silver cyanide(KAg(CN)2); Potassium silver cyanide AgK(CN)2; S 900; Silver potassium cyanide(AgK(CN)2)
EINECS: 208-047-0
Density: 2.36
Boiling Point: 25.7 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: °C
Solubility: soluble
Appearance: white crystalline powder
Hazard Symbols:
Risk Codes: R26/27/28;R32;R36/37/38;R50/53   
Safety: Poison by ingestion. A severe skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of CN, K2O, and NOx. See also CYANIDE and SILVER COMPOUNDS.
PSA: 47.58000
LogP: 0.03356
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Chemistry

Name: Potassium silver cyanide
Molecular Formula: C2AgK2N2
Formula Weight: 238.1g/mol
Appearance: White crystalline powder.
Flash point: 233°5C
Solubility: Soluble in water.
EINECS: 208-047-0
Sensitive: It is stable, but light sensitive. Contact with acids it will liberates very toxic gas.
Synonyms of Potassium silver cyanide(506-61-6): Argentate(1-),bis(cyano-c)-,potassium ; Bis(cyano-c)-argentate(1-potassium) ; Dicyano-argentate(1-potassium) ; Dicyano-argentates(i)(sol) ; Kyanostribrnandraselny ; Kyanostribrnandraselny(czech) ; Potassiumargentocyanide ; Potassiumbis(cyano-c)argentate(1-) .
Product Categories of Potassium silver cyanide(506-61-6): Inorganics .
Structure of Potassium silver cyanide(506-61-6):

Uses

It is used in silver plating, as a bactericide and in the manufacture of antiseptics.

Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

skn-rbt 50 mg/24H SEV

    28ZPAK    Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku Marhold, J.V.,Institut Pro Vychovu Vedoucicn Pracovniku Chemickeho Prumyclu Praha,Czechoslovakia.: 1972,14.
2.    

eye-rbt 250 µg/24H SEV

    28ZPAK    Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku Marhold, J.V.,Institut Pro Vychovu Vedoucicn Pracovniku Chemickeho Prumyclu Praha,Czechoslovakia.: 1972,14.
3.    

orl-rat LD50:20,900 µg/kg

    28ZPAK    Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku Marhold, J.V.,Institut Pro Vychovu Vedoucicn Pracovniku Chemickeho Prumyclu Praha,Czechoslovakia.: 1972,14.

Consensus Reports

EPA Extremely Hazardous Substances List. Silver and its compounds, as well as cyanide and its compounds, are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Safety Profile

Hazard Codes: VeryT+, DangerousN
H T+: Very Toxic.
H N: Dangerous for the environment.
Risk Statements: 26/27/28-32-50/53-36/37/38
R 26/27/28: Very Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 32: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
R 50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 7-1/2-29-45-61-60-37/39-28A-26
S 7: Keep container tightly closed.
S 1/2: Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
S 29: Do not empty into drains.
S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).
S 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet.
S 60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 37/39: Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
S 28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer).
S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: TT5775000
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup: I

Standards and Recommendations

DOT Classification:  6.1; Label: Poison, KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD
OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg(CN)/m3
ACGIH TLV: CL 5 mg(CN)/m3 (skin)
DFG MAK: 5 mg/m3
NIOSH REL: (Cyanide) CL 5 mg(CN)/m3/10M

Analytical Methods

Silver nitrate is its raw material.

Specification

It should be stored in the poison room. When heated to decomposition, potassium dicyanoargentate emits very toxic fumes of cyanide and nitrogen oxides, and the potassium silver cyanide should be avoid light.