#  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)](/resource/ehs-safety-officers "EHS Safety Officers") and department safety officer.

**Who is this for?**

Lab and research staff.

 

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 See also:- [ Labs and Research ](/audience/labs-and-research)
- [ Lab Chemical Safety Guidelines ](/topic-areas/lab-chemical-safety-guidelines)