Gold Chloride

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Gold Chloride

Other Names

Chloroauric acid trihydrate; Auric chloride

Product Number(s)

C106

CAS Number

16961-25-4

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P301±P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
• P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.

Inhalation

In case if unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Large Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

Conditions for safe storage

No special measures required.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Not required.

Skin protection

Gloves are recommended. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Protective clothing recommended.

Respiratory protection

Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Solid crystals, Red-brown coloured

Odour

Characteristic

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

3.9 g/cm³

Boiling Point

Undetermined.

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

soluble in water.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not applicable

Ignition Temperature

Not applicable

Formula

HAuCl4.3H2O

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): Slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

Not regulated.

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

Not regulated.

Packing group

Not regulated.

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

No information avaliable.

Additional information

No information avaliable.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

23 November 2023

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.