SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- G4022 GOLD CHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE ACS REAGENT ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 04/14/1994 MSDS Num: BWWMV LIIN: 00F039203 Product ID: G4022 GOLD CHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE ACS REAGENT MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 16961-25-4 RTECS #: MD5428000 Name: GOLD CHLORIDE, HYDROCHLORIDE, TRIHYDRATE *95-1* ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHALATION: MAY BE FATAL AS A RESUL T OF EDEMA OF THE LARYNX & BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA. CORROSIVE. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: SPASM, INFLAMMATION, BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING. First Aid: EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTIO N IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER PICKUP. EXTREMELY HYGROSCOPIC. Waste Disposal Methods: CATALYSTS & EXPENSIVE METALS SHOULD BE RECOVERED FOR REUSE/RECYCLING IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions: AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL POWDER Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH, FACESHIELD (8-INCH MIN). Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Appearance and Odor: ORANGE CHUNKS ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: LIGHT SENSITIVE, MOISTURE. Materials To Avoid: STRONG BASES Hazardous Decomposition Products: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: G4022 GOLD CHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE ACS REAGENT Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 12/16/1998 Status Code: C Label Date: 12/16/1998 Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHALATION: MAY BE FATAL AS A RESUL T OF EDEMA OF THE LARYNX & BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA. CORROSIVE. SPASM, INFLAMMATION, BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNES S OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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