General Information
Revision date
2021-01-18
Product name
Gold(I) chloride
Product Synonyms
Aurous chloride
CAS No.
10294-29-8
Emergency telephone
Department
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H317, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290)
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P234 - Keep only in original packaging P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
2.3 Other hazards
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed
