Tetrachloroauric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard pictograms

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local regulation.

2.3 Other hazards

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Corrosive to metals (Category 1),H290 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A, 1B, 1C),H314 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 2),H373 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard (Category 2),H411