M S D S Material Data Safety Sheet - Mercedes Medical

Gold Chloride, Trihydrate Page 1 of 2M S D SMaterial Safety Data Sheet1403 Herkimer StreetJoliet, IL 60432-1059(877) EKI-CHEM(815) 723-4000www.eki-chem.com24 HOUR EMERGENCYTELEPHONE NUMBERCALL CHEMTREC1-800-424-9300Gold Chloride, TrihydrateSECTION 1PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONNAME: Gold ChlorideEKI PRODUCT CODE: 4560SYNONYMS: Chloroauric Acid, Hydrogen Tetrachlorogold (III) HydrateCAS NO: 16903-35-8FORMULA: HAuCl 4·3H 2 OREVISION DATE: 20 April 2004****LABEL HAZARD STATEMENT AND PRECAUTIONS****DANGER. CAUSES BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. Do not get in eyes, on skin,on clothing. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Washthoroughly after handling.SECTION 2HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / EXPOSURE LIMITSINGREDIENT CAS NO OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV---------- ------ -------- ---------Gold Chloride 16961-25-4 N/E N/ESECTION 3PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICSSOLUBILITY IN WATER: Very solubleBOILING POINT: N/AVAPOR PRESSURE: N/AVAPOR DENSITY: N/ASPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.9MELTING POINT: 254 C (Dec.)EVAPORATION RATE: N/AAPPEARANCE AND ODOR: Yellow/brown crystals. OdorlessSECTION 4FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARD DATAFLASH POINT: Not combustible.FLAMMABLE LIMITS (UPPER AND LOWER): N/AEXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray or CO 2SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathingapparatus and full protective clothing.UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Can decompose to produce chlorine gas.E K Industries, Inc. Revised: 5 December 2005

Gold Chloride, Trihydrate Page 2 of 2SECTION 5REACTIVITY DATASTABILITY: StableCONDITIONS TO AVOID: Elevated temperaturesMATERIALS TO AVOID: Carbonates, cyanides, and sulfidesHAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Hydrogen chloride or chlorine gasHAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occurSECTION 6HEALTH HAZARD DATAROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, ingestion, and skin contactHEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): Inhalation causes severe respiratory tractirritation. Ingestion causes burns to the digestive tract. Contact with skin andeyes causes burns.MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/ICHRONIC: Similar to acute effects.CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as a carcinogen.****FIRST AID PROCEDURES****EYES: Flush thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediatemedical attention.SKIN: Immediately flush with plenty of water while removing contaminated garments.Get immediate medical attention.INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Ifbreathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.INGESTION: If swallowed give water to drink. Get immediate medical attention.SECTION 7PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USESTEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED: Neutralize with soda ashor lime. Containerize for disposal.WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose in accordance with all federal, state and localregulations.STORAGE: Store tightly closed at 15-30C.SECTION 8CONTROL MEASURESVENTILATION: Local, mechanical exhaustRESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved respirator if TLV exceededEYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses; gogglesGLOVES: Rubber; neopreneOTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Lab coat; apronE K INDUSTRIES, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE COMPREHENSIVENESS OR ACCURACY OF THIS INFORMATION.INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING THIS INFORMATION MUST EXERCISE THEIR INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT IN DETERMINING ITSAPPROPRIATENESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, E K INDUSTRIES, INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FORDAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION. NO REPRESENTATIONS ORWARRANTIES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY, OR WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE MADE HEREUNDER WITH RESPECT TO THEINFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR TO THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.E K Industries, Inc. Revised: 5 December 2005