General Information
Revision date
2017-11-29
Product name
An aqueous solution of gold chloride
CAS No.
16961-25-4
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Company Information
company name
Medical Chemical Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Warning Harmful if swallowed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat drink or smoke while using this product. If swallowed, rinse mouth with water and call a poison center. Safety Ratings Health Hazardous Flammability None Reactivity None Contact Slight Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves
Storage
General storage
NFPA Ratings
Health = 2 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0
Potential health effects
The toxicology of this compound has not been completely examined. It is presumed that the toxicity of this item is similar to other soluble gold compounds. Inhalation: Unlikely because of the low vapor pressure. Ingestion: While the toxicity of this compound is low, large doses may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Skin contact: Gold chloride is corrosive. Eye contact: May be irritating Chronic Exposure: Unknown Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Unknown
