S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Tetrachloroauric Acid(III) 3-hydrate

1.2 Synonym:

Chloroauric Acid, Gold Chloride Acid, Hydrogen Tetrachloroaurate (III)

1.3 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.4 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

Emergencies:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Skin Corr. 1B

Skin Sens. 1

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Tetrachloroauric Acid(III) 3-hydrate

Formula: H(AuCl4).3H2O M.= 393,83 CAS [16961-25-4]

EC number (EINECS): 240-948-4

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air. In the event sickness persists, seek medical assistance.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. Take the product out with cotton wool soaked in polyethylene-glycol 400. In the event of irritation, seek medical assistance.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open. Seek immediate medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Drink large amounts of water. Avoid vomiting (there is a risk of perforation). Seek immediate medical assistance. Do not neutralize.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

As appropriate to the environment.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

5.3 Special risks:

Incombustible. In the event of fire, toxic fumes may form:

5.4 Protective equipment:

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Do not inhale the dust.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Do not allow it to enter the drainage system. Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

No special indications.

7.2 Storage:

Dry atmosphere.Away from light.Well sealed containers.In well ventilated premises.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

8.3 Respiratory protection:

If dust forms, use suitable respiratory protection.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Use suitable work clothing. Wash hands and face before breaks and when the job is done. Do not inhale the substance.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: solid

Colour: Orange-yellowish

Granulometry:

Odour: Odourless.

pH:

Melting point/freezing point: 30 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range:

Flash point:

Flammability (solid, gas):

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:

Vapour pressure:

Vapour density:

Relative density:

Solubility: 150 g/l water 20 °C

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

Auto-ignition temperature:

Decomposition temperature: above200 °C

Viscosity:

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Metals.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

10.4 Complementary information:

Hygroscopic. Light-sensitive.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

• Dangerous effects for health:

If fumes inhaled: Irritations to the mucosae Upon contact with the skin: irritations burns Through contact with the eyes: irritations burns If swallowed: Irritations of the mucosae in the mouth, throat, oesophagus and intestinal tract. Causes nausea vomiting diarrhoea stomach pains Systemic effects: If it is absorbed in large quantities: hepatic problems kidney problems Other dangerous characteristics are not discarded. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.

Environmental information

12.1 Mobility:

12.2 Ecotoxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Fish > 25 mg(HCl)/l

12.2.2 - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

Risk for the land environment

12.2.3 - Observations:

The ecotoxicity is due to the pH deviation.

12.3 Degradability:

12.3.1 - Test:

12.3.2 - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

12.3.3 - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.3.4 - Observations:

12.4 Accumulation:

12.4.1 - Test:

12.4.2 - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.4.3 - Observations:

12.5 Other possible effects on the environment:

Do not allow it to enter soils or water channels.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

Technical name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

UN 3260 Class: 8 CONTAM. MAR Packaging group: II (E)

By sea (IMDG):

Technical name: CORROSIVE SOLID, ACIDIC, INORGANIC, N.O.S.

UN 3260 Class: 8 CONTAM. MAR Packaging group: II

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Technical name: Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s

UN 3260 Class: 8 CONTAM. MAR Packaging group: II

Packaging instructions: CAO 816 PAX 814

Regulatory information

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 2, 3, 15

Date published: 3.11.10

Review number and date: 3 3.11.10