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Potassium Cyanide, Solid Chemical Storage Specifications
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Potassium Cyanide, Solid (KCN). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.
Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage
Chemical formula
Molecular formulaKCN
About Potassium Cyanide, Solid
Potassium Cyanide is a white granular solid with a slight almond odor. It is used in the extraction of gold and silver from ores, in electroplating and steel hardening, and as a fumigant.
Structured hazard data
- Hazard class
- Corrosive to metals, Category 1
- Storage category
- Non-Flammable Storage
- Flammable
- No
- Flash point
- See SDS
- Storage temperature
- Ambient
- Recommended extinguishing agent
- Dry Chemical
- Compatibility / segregation
- Potassium Cyanide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); COMBUSTIBLES; METALS; and METAL SALTS.
Acute oral toxicity Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Heart, Cardiovascular system
Fire Suppression System
Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Potassium Cyanide, Solid
Water
Dry Chemical · Recommended
CO₂ / Other
Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Potassium Cyanide, solid (KCN). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Additional extinguishing notes: Usse fire fighting measures that suit the environment
Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.
Storage & segregation guidance
Compliant storage and rental solutions for Potassium Cyanide, solid should account for its listed hazards (Corrosive to metals, Category 1), climate control needs (Ambient), and segregation requirements. Potassium Cyanide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); COMBUSTIBLES; METALS; and METAL SALTS.
Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.
Properties: Physical State Powder Solid Appearance White Odor bitter almond Odor Threshold No information available pH 11-12 20 g/l aq.sol.(20°C) Melting Point/Range 634 °C / 1173.2 °F Boiling Point/Range 1625 °C / 2957 °F Flash Point No information available Evaporation Rate Not applicable Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
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Recommended storage solutions for Potassium Cyanide, Solid
Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rated
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 40 ft
- 57 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical StorageNon Fire-Rate
- 0-Hour Fire-Rated
- 8 ft x 20 ft
- 27 Barrels
- 55 Gal Storage Drums
Material handling
How do you manage your bulk chemical storage?
US Hazmat Rentals buildings are designed around the primary storage formats teams use in the field — each path opens the matching storage solution on ushazmatrentals.com.
IBC Totes
Large-volume tote storage with forklift-ready handling inside compliant buildings.
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55 Gallon Drums
Drum and pallet-adjacent workflows sized for secondary containment and segregation.
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Palletized Materials
Pallet-in, pallet-out layouts for packaged chemicals and rack-ready inventory.
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Small Containers
Locker and cabinet-scale storage for cans, jars, and other small-format chemicals.
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Frequently asked questions
How should Potassium Cyanide, solid be stored?
Store Potassium Cyanide, solid in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Corrosive to metals, Category 1). Climate range guidance: Ambient. Compatibility notes: Potassium Cyanide is not compatible with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE); COMBUSTIBLES; METALS; and METAL SALTS. US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.
Is Potassium Cyanide, solid flammable?
Potassium Cyanide, solid is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.
What hazard class is Potassium Cyanide, solid?
Potassium Cyanide, solid is listed as: Corrosive to metals, Category 1. Acute oral toxicity Category 1 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Heart, Cardiovascular system
What fire suppression is recommended for Potassium Cyanide, solid?
Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Potassium Cyanide, solid (KCN). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.
Is compliant Potassium Cyanide, solid storage available for rent?
Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Potassium Cyanide, solid. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.