General Information
Version
6.6
Revision date
2025-10-07
Product name
Gold(III) chloride hydrate
CAS No.
27988-77-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+65 3158 1349
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
none
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314, H373, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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 irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure (Oral) Category 2 (Kidney) Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger none
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. none
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. 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/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage. Reduced Labelling (<= 125 ml)
Precautionary statements
none Refer to the Safety Data Sheet before use.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
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) Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard
