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Effects of Exposure to Potassium Cyanide

Potassium cyanide is a white powdered solid substance with a slight odor of almond. It is  basically used for gold and silver extraction from ores , in process of electroplating and steel hardening  and also utilize as a strong disinfectant.
--> Potassium cyanide can attack you when you inhale and it may take in through the skin.

--> Contact with it may irritate and flame the eyes with somehow possible eye damage.

--> Inhale potassium cyanide might irritate throat , nose and lungs which may cause sneezing and coughing.

--> A high vulnerability may produce headache , dizziness , anxiety and even cause a death.

--> It may change in blood cell count due to the cause of nosebleed and sores in the nose.

--> Potassium cyanide also affect thyroid gland enlargement and interfere with normal thyroid function. 

Ways of Reducing Potassium Cyanide Exposure 

--> Use local exhaust ventilation at the site of chemical release.It this may not possible then respirators should be worn.

--> Wear work clothing protectively. 

--> Wash fully just after the exposure to potassium cyanide and at the end of working hours.

--> Display threat and detailed information in work premises. Additionally to this convey all details on the health and safety threat of potassium cyanide in their trainings and sessions.

--> Those workers whose clothing has been pollute by potassium cyanide must get changed.And do not take those dirty clothes home. 

--> For emergency usage eye wash fountains should be given in work area. Shower facility should be given if there is a possibility of skin exposure.  

--> As the chemical can be swallowed do not eat , drink at a place where potassium cyanide is handled or stored.

--> Try to use wet method or vacuum to minimize the dust arise at the time of cleaning. Do not sweep.

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