Agent Name |
Cyanogen iodide |
CAS Number |
506-78-5 |
Formula |
C-I-N |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Iodine cyanide; [HSDB] |
Category |
Chemical Asphyxiants |
Description |
White crystals with a pungent odor; [ICSC] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a biocide; used as a preservative in taxidermy; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Decomposes on contact with acids, bases, or heat producing hydrogen cyanide; Reacts with carbon dioxide or slowly with water to produce hydrogen cyanide; [ICSC] Irritating to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; Can cause pulmonary edema after a severe inhalation exposure; Cyanide poisoning is possible if the victim was trapped in a contaminated environment; [CHEMINFO] See "Hydrogen cyanide." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
1 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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