Material Safety Data Sheet

                       acc. to OSHA and ANSI







1 Identification of substance:



�   Product details:



�   Product name: Gold powder, spherical



�   Stock number: 0796YD



�   Manufacturer/Supplier:

    Nanostructured & Amorphous Materials, Inc.

    16840 Clay Road, Suite #113

    Houston, TX 77084, USA



2 Composition/Data on components:



�   Chemical characterization:

               Description:

    (CAS#)

    Gold (CAS# 7440-57-5), 100%



�   Identification number(s):



�   EINECS Number: 231-165-9



3 Hazards identification



�   Hazard description: · Not applicable



�   Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and

    environment

    Not applicable



4 First aid measures



�   After inhalation

    Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial

    respiration. Keep patient warm.

    Seek immediate medical advice.



�   After skin contact

    Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

    Seek immediate medical advice.



�   After eye contact

    Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

    Then consult a doctor.



�   After swallowing Seek medical treatment.



5 Fire fighting measures



�   Suitable extinguishing agents

    CO2, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fire

    with alcohol resistant foam.



�   Protective equipment:

    Wear self-contained respirator.

    Wear fully protective impervious suit.



6 Accidental release measures



�   Person-related safety precautions:

    Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

    Ensure adequate ventilation



�   Measures for environmental protection:

    Do not allow material to be released to the environment

    without proper governmental permits.



�   Measures for cleaning/collecting: Pick up mechanically.



�   Additional information:

    See Section 7 for information on safe handling

    See Section 8 for information on personal protection

    equipment.

    See Section 13 for disposal information.



7 Handling and storage



�   Handling



�   Information for safe handling:

    Keep container tightly sealed.

    Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

    No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.



�   Information about protection against explosions and fires:

    No special measures required.

�   Storage



�   Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

    No special requirements.



�   Information about storage in one common storage facility:

    Store away from oxidizing agents.

    Store away from halogens.



�   Further information about storage conditions:

    Keep container tightly sealed.

    Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.



8 Exposure controls and personal protection



�   Additional information about design of technical systems:

    Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for

    hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of

    at least 100 feet per minute.



    Components with limit values that require monitoring at the

    workplace:

    Not required.



�   Additional information: No data



�   Personal protective equipment



�   General protective and hygienic measures

    The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals

    should be followed.

    Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

    Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.

    Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.



�   Breathing equipment:

    Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are

    present.



�   Protection of hands: Impervious gloves



�   Eye protection: Safety glasses



�   Body protection: Protective work clothing.



9 Physical and chemical properties:

 �   General Information



 �   Form: Powder



 �   Color: Black



 �   Odor: Odorless



 �                                   Value/Range   Unit       Method



 �   Change in condition



 �   Melting point/Melting range:                         1063 ° C



 �   Boiling point/Boiling range:                         2808 ° C



 �   Sublimation temperature / start:        Not determined



 �   Flash point:                            Not applicable



 �   Flammability (solid, gaseous)           Product is not

     flammable.



 �   Ignition temperature:                   Not determined



 �   Decomposition temperature:              Not determined



 �   Danger of explosion:

     Product does not present an explosion hazard.



 �   Explosion limits:



 �   Lower:                                  Not determined



 �   Upper:                                  Not determined



 �   Vapor pressure:                         Not determined



 �   Density:                 at    20 ° C               19.3 g/cm³



 �   Solubility in / Miscibility with



 �   Water:                                  Insoluble

     Not determined



10 Stability and reactivity



 �   Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

     Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according

     to specifications.



 �   Materials to be avoided:

     Ammonia

     Oxidizing agents

     Halogens

     Hydrogen peroxide



 �   Dangerous reactions

     Gold can form explosive compounds with ammonia, ammonium

     hydroxide + aqua regia, and hydrogen peroxide.



 �   Dangerous products of decomposition: None known.



11 Toxicological information



 �   Acute toxicity:



 �   Primary irritant effect:



 �   on the skin: Powder: irritant effect



 �   on the eye: Powder: irritant effect



 �   Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.



 �   Other information (about experimental toxicology):

     Tumorigenic effects have been observed on tests with

     laboratory animals.

     Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with

     laboratory animals.



 �   Subacute to chronic toxicity:

     Gold compounds may cause irritation to the eyes and

     respiratory tract. Aplastic anemia may result from damage

     to the blood forming organs. Gold has caused tumors and

     reproductive effects in laboratory animals via implant,

     intraperitoneal and subcutaneous routes.



 �   Additional toxicological information:

     To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity

     of this substance is not fully known.

     The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances

     (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or

     neoplastic data for components in this product.



12 Ecological information:

 �   General notes:

     Do not allow material to be released to the environment

     without proper governmental permits.



13 Disposal considerations



 �   Product:



 �   Recommendation

     Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure

     proper disposal.



 �   Uncleaned packagings:



 �   Recommendation:

     Disposal must be made according to official regulations.



14 Transport information





 Not a hazardous material for transportation.





 �   DOT regulations:



 �   Hazard class:              None



 �   Land transport ADR/RID   (cross-border)



 �   ADR/RID class:                    None



 �   Maritime transport IMDG:



 �   IMDG Class:                None



 �   Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:



 �   ICAO/IATA Class:           None



 �   Transport/Additional information:

     Not dangerous according to the above specifications.



15 Regulations



 �   Product related hazard informations:

     Observe the general safety regulations when handling

     chemicals



 �   National regulations

     All components of this product are listed in the U.S.

     Environmental Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical

     substance Inventory.





 �   Information about limitation of use:

     For use only by technically qualified individuals.



16 Other information:



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     Employers should use this information only as a supplement

     to other information gathered by them, and should make

     independent judgement 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.