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Cyanide Bhopal accident

Materials that become more hazardous when contacted with water comprise another important class of incompatible materials. For example, carbonyl sulphide (COS) and calcium sulphide (CaS) both release toxic H2S on contact with water. Dry powders of sodium or potassium cyanide release toxic HCN in the presence of moisture. Care must be taken to prevent such materials from coming into contact with water during processing and storage. The 1985 Bhopal accident was started by a runaway reaction involving a water-sensitive chemical. [Pg.490]

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