Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel Sign

Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel Sign

Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel Sign – The Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign plays a critical role in safety and emergency preparedness in environments where sodium cyanide, a highly toxic and dangerous chemical, is present. Its main purposes are:

1. Chemical Identification: The sign clearly identifies the presence of sodium cyanide, a highly toxic and potentially lethal chemical. This ensures that personnel and emergency responders are fully aware of the dangerous substance involved.
2. Hazard Communication: It informs personnel about the specific dangers associated with sodium cyanide, including:
   • Toxicity: Sodium cyanide is extremely poisonous, and even small amounts can be fatal if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
   • Reactivity: Sodium cyanide reacts violently with acids and water, producing highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas, which is rapidly fatal if inhaled.
3. Safety Precautions: The panel outlines important safety measures for handling and storing sodium cyanide, such as:
   • Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including chemical-resistant gloves, masks, goggles, and protective clothing to avoid exposure.
   • Storing sodium cyanide in a dry, well-ventilated area away from acids and water to prevent dangerous chemical reactions.
   • Implementing stringent controls and ensuring proper labeling to avoid accidental contact with incompatible substances.
4. Emergency Response Instructions: The sign provides clear instructions for emergency response in case of an accident, spill, or exposure, including:
   • Immediate evacuation of the area in case of a release of toxic gas.
   • Using appropriate neutralizing agents, such as sodium thiosulfate, to safely clean up spills.
   • Specific firefighting measures, as water should not be used on sodium cyanide fires due to the risk of hydrogen cyanide gas release; dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam fire extinguishers are preferred.
5. Health and First Aid Procedures: The sign provides essential first aid information in the event of exposure to sodium cyanide, such as:
   • Moving to fresh air immediately in case of inhalation and administering oxygen if necessary.
   • Rinsing the skin or eyes with plenty of water if contact occurs, and removing contaminated clothing.
   • Seeking immediate medical attention, as cyanide poisoning requires rapid treatment to prevent fatal outcomes

.Specialist Advice Field – What To Add

On all Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Signs, there is a section labelled “Specialist Advice”. This is where you can add contact details for immediate technical or emergency response advice.

For example, you can include:

• Company emergency phone number (e.g. 0800 XXX XXX)

• On-site chemical specialist or health & safety officer contact

• Emergency response contractor details (e.g. CHEMCALL, if your company is subscribed, or another provider)

• Internal HSE department contact

👉 If you don’t have a specialist service, you can still include a company name and phone number so first responders know who to contact immediately.

NOTE: If you wish to use 0800 CHEMCALL, please note that this service is operated by Responsible Care NZ and permission/approval must be obtained directly from them prior to use.

The Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel Sign clearly displays UN 1689, HAZCHEM 4X, packing group, and a space for your Specialist Advice contact — essential for mining operations, gold recovery plants, electroplating facilities, pest control manufacturing, and any workplace storing or transporting cyanide-based compounds.
To understand when these signs are mandatory and how each section must be completed, see our full guide:
➡️ Emergency Information Panel Signs Explained

Handling cyanide? Best label the area well — because this definitely isn’t the chemical you want someone mistaking for “white pellets of something probably harmless.”
For another high-risk toxic substance, also check out our:
➡️ Toxic Liquid N.O.S. EIP Sign

Sodium cyanide is a Class 6.1 Toxic Substance, capable of causing severe or fatal poisoning through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Learn how Class 6 fits within New Zealand’s dangerous goods categories in:
➡️ Understanding Dangerous Goods Classes 1–9

The 4X HAZCHEM code indicates dry agent only, no water, and that firefighters must wear full protective clothing due to extreme toxicity.
Understand how HAZCHEM codes guide NZ and Australian emergency crews in:
➡️ Understanding HAZCHEM Signs in New Zealand & Australia

FAQs

1. Why is a Sodium Cyanide Solid EIP required?
Because sodium cyanide is one of the most acutely toxic Class 6.1 substances regulated under NZS 5433. This sign warns emergency services and the public about the extreme hazard and provides critical handling instructions (e.g. “Do not allow contact with water”).

2. Where should this sign be displayed?
Place it on all vehicles, containers, or site entrances where sodium cyanide solid is stored or transported.
Minimum recommended size = 600 × 450 mm for safe roadside visibility (larger sizes 900 mm or 1200 mm preferred for bulk transport).

3. What should be written in the Specialist Advice field?
This field can include:

• Company emergency contact number

• Supplier emergency number (e.g. CHEMCALL NZ 0800 243 622)

• Site supervisor or 24-hr response coordinator

This ensures immediate access to expert guidance during any chemical incident involving cyanide.

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the Sodium Cyanide Solid Emergency Information Panel Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

• Why you need the correct Hazard sign

Please note. We make some of our safety signs to order and it may take 5 to 10 business days to receive. If you require your order urgently, please don’t hesitate to contact us to confirm an estimated delivery date prior to placing your order.

If you are not sure about what sign you need for your business, just contact us at +6432183350 or email us and we will make it ready for you.