Material Safety Data Sheet
POTASSIUM TETRACHLORO GOLD (III) MSDS No. C5009
Revision: 3/14/2005
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product/Chemical Name: Potassium tetrachloro Gold (III)
Chemical Formula: KAuC14
CAS Number: 1314-15-4
Trade Name: Potassium chloroaurate, Potassium tetrachloroaurate
Chemical Family: Gold Chloride Salt
Manufacturer: Johnson Matthey, 2001 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066, USA
Emergency Phone: (856) 384-7050
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Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient Name CAS Number % wt or
% vol
Potassium tetrachloro Gold (III) 13682-61-6 100
Hazardous Ingredients:
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
TWA TWA
Potassium tetrachloro Gold (III) Not established Not established
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not yet been determined. It is corrosive to eyes and skin.
It may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Allergic dermatitis may occur after prolonged or repeated
contact.
Potential Health Effects
Primary Entry Routes: Not Applicable
Target Organs: Not known
Acute Effects Not known
Inhalation: Not known
Eye: Not known
Skin: Not known
Ingestion: Not known
Carcinogenicity: Not known
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: no data
Chronic Effects: Not known
Other:
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get immediate medical attention.
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes including beneath eyelids. Remove contacts/glasses while
flushing. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact: Flush with copious amounts of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Get immediate medical attention. Wash clothing/shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth out with water. Give milk or water. Do not make an unconscious
person vomit. Get immediate medical attention.
Section 5 - Fire-Fighting Measures
Flash Point: Not volatile
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: Use water, carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire
conditions.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Toxic fumes may be evolved in a fire, which include chlorides.
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Fire-Fighting Instructions: Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Fire-Fighting Equipment: Use normal procedures which include wearing NIOSH/MSHA approved pressure demand self-
contained breathing apparatus, flame and chemical resistant clothing; hat (hard), boots and gloves.
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Spill /Leak Procedures: Wearing appropriate protective clothing and respiratory protection, collect the material in plastic lined
drum for metal recovery.
Containment: For large spills, dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Do not release into sewers or waterways.
Cleanup: Accumulate spent residues wipes, etc. for refining. Use inert containers; polyethylene or polypropylene is suitable.
Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Follow good industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working
with this material. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics and at the end of
the work shift. Do not breath dust or mist and do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. A shower and
clothing policy should be established depending on the potential for exposure.
Storage Requirements: Keep in a cool, dry, well ventilated place away from incompatible materials and conditions. Use proper
labeling in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Fume hood at point of generation.
Provide general or local exhaust ventilation systems to maintain airborne concentrations below OSHA PELs
(Sec. 2). Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area
by controlling it at its source.
Administrative Controls:
Respiratory Protection: If there is a possibility that the TLV鈥檚 or PEL鈥檚 may be exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved full
face piece respirator with high efficiency particulate filter cartridge is the recommended minimum
level of respiratory protection. To ensure proper respirator selection and use, refer to the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 and the latest edition of ANSI Z 88.2.
Select respirator based on its suitability to provide adequate worker protection for given working
conditions, level of airborne contamination, and presence of sufficient oxygen. For emergency or non-
routine operations (cleaning spills, reactor vessels, or storage tanks), wear an SCBA. Warning! Air-
purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. If respirators are used,
OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least: medical certification,
training, fit-testing, periodic environmental monitoring, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and
convenient, sanitary storage areas.
Protective Clothing/Equipment:
Protective Gloves: Rubber, impervious gloves to chemicals and conditions encountered.
Eye Protection: OSHA, ANSI approved safety goggles/glasses. Contact lenses are not protective devices. Appropriate
eye- and face-protection must be worn instead of, or in conjunction with, contact lenses.
Protective Clothing: Wear disposable protective clothing to prevent exposure. Protective clothing includes lab coat and
apron, flame and chemical resistant coveralls, and boots/safety shoes to prevent prolonged or repeated
skin contact.
Safety Stations: Where there is a possibility that an employee鈥檚 eyes may be exposed to the product, an eyewash fountain
should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Safety drench shower and
hygienic facilities are available in production areas.
Comments: Follow good industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working
with this material. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics and at the end of
the work shift. Do not breathe dust or mist and do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. A shower
and clothing policy should be established depending on the potential for exposure.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid Water Solubility: soluble (61.8 gm/ 100cc)
Appearance and Odor: Yellow monoclinic crystals Other Solubilities: Not applicable
Odor Threshold: Not applicable Boiling Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable Freezing/Melting Point: Not applicable
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable
Formula Weight: Not applicable Refractive Index: Not applicable
Density: Not applicable Surface Tension: Not applicable
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 3.75 % Volatile: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
pH: Not applicable
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Not known
Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
Chemical Incompatibilities: No data
Conditions to Avoid: None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products: No data
Section 11- Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data:
Eye Effects: Not known
Skin Effects: Not known
Acute Inhalation Effects: Not known
Acute Oral Effects: Not known
Section 12 - Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not known
Environmental Fate: Not known
Environmental Transport: Not known
Environmental Degradation: Not known
Soil Absorption/Mobility: Not known
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Return accumulated residues, wipes, mops, sand and vermiculite to precious metal refinery for metal recovery.
Disposal Regulatory Requirements: Follow federal, state, and local regulations for packaging, labeling, manifesting,
transportation and disposal.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT Transportation Data (49 CFR 172.101):
Shipping Name: Corrosive Solid
Inorganic NOS
Hazard Class: 8
UN No.: UN3264
Packing Group: II
Label: Potassium Chloroaurate
Crystal
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EPA Regulations:
RCRA Hazardous Waste Number: Not listed (40 CFR 261.33)
RCRA Hazardous Waste Classification (40 CFR 261): Not classified
CERCLA Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 302.4), Sec. 3001; CWA, Sec. 311 (b)(4); CWA, Sec. 307(a), CAA, Sec. 112: Not listed
CERCLA Reportable Quantity (RQ): None known
SARA 311/312 Codes: Not listed
SARA Toxic Chemical (40 CFR 372.65): Not listed
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SARA EHS (Extremely Hazardous Substance) (40 CFR 355): Not listed, Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)
TSCA: Listed in TSCA Inventory
OSHA Regulations:
Not listed
State Regulations: None known
Section 16 - Other Information
Prepared By: Joseph R. Gill
Revision Notes: Revised: 3/14/2005 Phone number change
Disclaimer: Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them. and should make
independent judgment of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This
information. is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or
in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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