Lab Safety Guideline: Cyanide

Lab Safety Guideline: Cyanide

Summary

Before working with compounds that contain or could generate cyanide or cyanide anion (CAS 57-12-5), you must:

  1. Review this guideline.
  2. Contact your Lab Safety Advisor (LSA) and department safety officer.

Who is this for?

Lab and research staff.

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