MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET







I       PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION



Trade Name:      Gold Salts Additive #1                                         Chemical Names:            Citrate mixture





II      HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS



Chemical Names:           CAS #:            Percent:          Exposure Limits: There are no toxic or hazardous materials present.

Potassium Citrate         866-84-2          N.A.              N.A.

Citric Acid               77-92-2           N.A.              N.A.





III     PHYSICAL DATA



Boiling Point or Range:   N/A                                                   Melting Point:             N/A

Specific Gravity:         N/A                                                   Vapor Density:             N/A

% Volatiles by Weight:    N/A                                                   Solubility in H2O:         Very soluble.

Appearance and Odor:      White salt; no odor.





IV      FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA



Flash Point (Method used): N/A                                                  Autoignition Temperature: N/A

Flammable Limits: Upper: N/A Lower: N/A



Special Fire Fighting Procedures: None

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: None





V       HEALTH HAZARD DATA



Effects of Over Exposure:



Inhaled: Weakness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death.

Systemic: Ingestion or inhalation can cause readily reversible changes which disappear after end of exposure. Ingestion or inhalation

may cause death or permanent injury after a very short exposure to small quantities.

Contact with Skin or Eyes: “Cyanide Rash� - Itching, muscular, papular and vesicular eruptions. There are often secondary

infections.



Absorbed Through Skin: Same as inhalation and skin contact.

Swallowed: May cause death or permanent injury from small quantities (if detected early: vomiting or unconsciousness).

Acute Effects: Local: Irritant that causes readily reversible changes which disappear after end of exposure.

Chronic: Local: Irritant that may cause both reversible and irreversible changes; but not severe enough to cause death or permanent

injury.



EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:



EYES: Flush with copious amounts of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician.

SKIN: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Call a physician.

INHALATION: Treat 5 times at 15 second intervals with amyl nitrate broken in cloth. Artificial respiration if necessary. Call a

physician.

SWALLOWED: If conscious, give emetic (1 tablespoon salt to a glass of warm water). Repeat until vomit fluid is clear. Call a

physician.

VI      REACTIVITY DATA



Stability: Stable

Incompatibility (Material to Avoid): Strong acids



Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen Cyanide

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.





VII     SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES



Steps to Be Taken in Case Material Is Released or Spilled: Collect and dispose of. No special requirements.



Waste Disposal Method: In accordance with Local, State and Federal Waste Disposal Regulations.





VIII    SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION



Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Optional (U.S. Bureau Of Mines) approved dust respirator.

Ventilation: Use local exhaust



Protective Gloves: Rubber gloves

Eye Protection: Safety glasses or goggles

Other Protective Equipment: Rubber apron (optional)





IX      SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS



Other Handling and Storage Conditions:



•Wash after handling.

•Store in a cool, dry place away from strong acids and food products.

•Temperature = 55-85 oF.





Prepared by:     S. Dierks

Dated:           October 1994