Synonyms: Tetrachloroauric Acid, Trihydrate; Chloroauric Acid, Trihydrate; Hydrogen Tetrachloroaurate, Trihydrate; Auric Chloride, Hydrochloride, Trihydrate
CAS No.: 16903-35-8 (Anhydrous); 16961-25-4 (Trihydrate)
Molecular Weight: 393.83
Chemical Formula: AuCl3 . ClH . 3H2O
Product Codes: 2146
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Tetrachloroauric Acid 16903-35-8 98 - 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Extremely destructive to tissues of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Ingestion:
Corrosive. Swallowing can cause severe burns of the mouth, throat, and stomach. Can cause sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and severe burn can occur.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive. Contact can cause blurred vision, redness, pain and severe tissue burns.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated exposure may cause symptoms similar to those listed for acute effects.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard. NOTE: Decomposes at melting point.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Keep unnecessary and unprotected people away from area of spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust.
Keep in a tightly closed light-resistant container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Material is hygroscopic. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Golden yellow to reddish yellow crystals. Deliquescent.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Appreciable (> 10%)
Specific Gravity:
3.90
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
254C (489F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Hygroscopic. Deliquescent in moist air. Light sensitive.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
May form chloride, hydrogen chloride, and metallic gold when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Strong bases.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, moisture, light, and incompatibles.
Tetrachloroauric Acid: No LD50/LC50 information found relating to normal routes of occupational exposure. Investigated as a mutagen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Tetrachloroauric Acid (16903-35-8) No No None
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (GOLD CHLORIDE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1759
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 30G
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (GOLD CHLORIDE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1759
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 30G
International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S. (GOLD CHLORIDE)
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1759
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 30G
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Tetrachloroauric Acid (16903-35-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Tetrachloroauric Acid (16903-35-8) Yes Yes No No
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Tetrachloroauric Acid (16903-35-8) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Tetrachloroauric Acid (16903-35-8) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe dust.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
MSDS Section(s) changed since last revision of document include: 3.
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