Sodium Cyanide: A fatal substance.

It is a highly toxic compound, also known as sodium salt of hydrodyamic and cyanogran.


Immediate medical attention is required in the event of cyanide poisoning, as it is quickly fatal.


It is used in extracting gold, silver, copper, poison to control indoor pests.


It irritates and severely damages tissues of eyes, skin, respiratory tract and the gastroinstestial tract.


Inhalation causes headaches, dizziness, convulsion, vomiting, unconsciousness, redness of eyes and skin, severe deep burns and nausea.