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Hydrogen Cyanide (alias of AC)

CAS RN:74-90-8

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FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - TOXIC
• TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin
• HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Easily ignited by heat, sparks, flames
• CAUTION: Very low flash point; use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient

Find more information on this substance at: Hazardous Substances Data Bank , TOXMAP , TOXNET , PubMed