SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Gold (III) chloride, 99% (99.9%-Au)
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Product Number:
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602
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CAS Registry Number:
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13453-07-1
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Formula:
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AuCl3
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EINECS Number:
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231-623-1
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Chemical Family:
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metal halide
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Synonym:
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Auric trichloride
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SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient
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CAS Number
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Percent
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ACGIH (TWA)
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OSHA (PEL)
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Title Compound
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13453-07-1
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100
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no data
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no data
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SECTION 3: First Aid Measures
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Eye Exposure:
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Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
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Skin Exposure:
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Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
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Inhalation:
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Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
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Ingestion:
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Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
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SECTION 4: Accidental Release Measures
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Spill and Leak Procedures:
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To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable inert material and swept up.
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SECTION 5: Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage:
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Store material in a tightly sealed bottle away from moisture. If possible, handle in an efficient fume hood. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may lead to degradation of the product.
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SECTION 6: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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Eye Protection:
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Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
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Skin Protection:
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Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves and protective clothing.
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Ventilation:
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Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
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Respirator:
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If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
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Additional Protection:
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No additional protection required.
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SECTION 7: Stability and Reactivity
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Stability:
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moisture sensitive, light sensitive
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Hazardous Polymerization:
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no hazardous polymerization
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Conditions to Avoid:
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prolonged exposure to moisture and light sources
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Incompatibility:
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water, alcohols, strong bases, and active metals.
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Decomposition Products:
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with moisture: hydrogen chloride, chlorine, and gold and gold (I) chloride.
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SECTION 8: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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Subcutaneous (rat); TDLo: 22106 ug/kg. Intratesticular (rat); TDLo: 5527 ug/kg. Subcutaneous (mouse); TDLo: 22106 ug/kg. Human Lymphocyte: Unscheduled DNA synthesis: 6 mg/L.
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Carcinogenic Effects:
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No data
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Mutagenic Effects:
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Insufficient data
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Tetratogenic Effects:
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Insufficient data
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SECTION 9: Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
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No information available
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SECTION 10: Disposal Considerations
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Disposal:
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Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION 11: Transportation
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Shipping Name (CFR):
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Non-hazardous
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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NA
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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NA
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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NA
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Non-hazardous
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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NA
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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NA
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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NA
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SECTION 12: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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Listed in the TSCA inventory.
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SARA (Title 313):
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Title compound not listed.
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Second Ingredient:
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None
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Third Ingredient:
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None
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