General Information
Revision date
2017-04-06
Product name
Gold Chloride, Trihydrate, Crystal
CAS No.
16961-25-4
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Skin sensitizer Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Response
IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.
