MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Gold Chloride
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central, Qld, 4817. Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817. Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Gold Chloride
Product Name
Chloroauric Acid Trihydrate, Hydrogen, Trihydrate, Gold Acid
Other Names
Chloride,
C106, C1061
Product Code
UN3260
U.N. Number
8
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
Highly purified gold compound for the preparation of colloidal gold
Use
solutions.
Physical Description and Properties
Golden yellow-brownish yellow crystal.
Appearance
BP: NA. MP: 250oC decomposes.
Boiling Point/Melting Point
No data
Vapour Pressure
No data
Specific Gravity
No data
Flash Point
No data
Flammability Limits
Soluable
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
HAuC14路3H2O 16961-25-4
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Gold Chloride
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Causes burns. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Symptoms of exposure may include
Acute
burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and
vomiting .
May be harmful if swallowed.
Swallowed:
Irritation. Exposure to high concentration of hydrogen chloride gas may cause blindness.
Eye:
Gold deposits may occur in the eyes causing keratitis and corneal ulceration.
Causes burns. Maybe harmful if absorbed through the skin. Exposure can cause itching,
Skin:
erythema, eczema, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, thrombocytopenia,
leucopoenia, agranulocytosis, and aplastic anemia. Exposure can also cause grey-to-blue
pigmentation (chrysiasis) in the skin and mucous membranes, especially in areas exposed to
light.
Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory
Inhaled:
tract. May result in spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical
pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
No known lasting detrimental effects.
Chronic:
First Aid:
Wash our mouth with water provided person is conscious. DO NOT induce vomiting.
Swallowed:
Flush thoroughly with plenty of water, separating eyelids with fingers. Contact a physician.
Eye:
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes, and wash before reuse. Wash area with plenty of
Skin:
soap and water. Contact a doctor.
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artifical respiration. If breathing difficult, give
Inhaled:
oxygen. Contact a doctor.
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid Facilities:
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard allocated
Exposure Standards:
Local exhaust required in handling area.
Engineering Controls:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, protective heavy rubber gloves,
Personal Protection:
glasses/goggles, lab coat/apron.
Flammability: Use in well ventilated area
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure with skin. Avoid breathing dust. Wash hands
Storage and Transport:
thoroughly after handling. Store in a cool, dry well ventilated area away from volatile acids.
UN3260, Hazard class: 8, Packing group: II Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic,
inorganic, n.o.s. (contains gold chloride).
Evacuate area, wear full protective clothing to avoid toxic gases and contact with skin.
Spills and Disposal:
Ventilate area. Sweep up and place in a sealed container and hold for waste disposal. Wash
spill site after material pickup is complete.
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Emits toxic fumes such as chlorine gas and hydrogen chloride under fire conditions.
Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical powder.
OTHER INFORMATION
Reducing agents, Protect from light and moisture.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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