Gold(III) chloride hydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the hazardous chemical Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 2 (Kidney) Hazardous to the aquatic Category 2 environment - chronic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. 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 re- sistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (Kidney) icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Hazardous to the aquatic : Category 2 environment - chronic hazard