Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Dimethyl(trifluoroacetylacetonate)gold (III), 98% (99.9%-Au) **MUST SHIP OVERNIGHT/DRY ICE**
CAS Registry Number: 63470-53-1
Formula: (CH3)2Au(CF3COCHCOCH3)
EINECS Number: None
Chemical Family: metal fluorobeta-diketonate complexes
Synonym: Dimethylgold (III) trifluoroacetylacetonate; Dimethylgold (III) 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,5-pentanedionate
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 63470-53-1 100% 2.5mg/m3 (as F) 2.5mg/m3 (as F)
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to gold compounds may damage
Emergency Overview:
kidney function and reduce blood cell count. This compound may cause fluoride poisoning.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause
Inhalation:
fluoride poisoning.
Ingestion may lead to dermatitis, dizziness, metallic taste, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea,
Ingestion:
weakness, and convulsions.
Toxic by inhalation. Gold compounds cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract, impairment of kidney
Acute Health Affects:
and bone marrow function, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
Prolonged exposure to gold compounds may lead to reduced red and white blood cell generation. Chronic
Chronic Health Affects:
fluoride poisoning can cause severe bone changes, loss of weight, and dental defects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: none required
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and Combustible material. If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable
Spill and Leak Procedures:
inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store cold (freezer), under an inert atmosphere, in a tightly sealed container.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white to off-white xtl.
Molecular Weight: 380.12
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air sensitive, heat sensitive, light sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with air, heat, and light.
Incompatibility: oxidizing agents and active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, and gold.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data
Mutagenic Effects: No data
Tetratogenic Effects: No data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Toxic solids, organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2811
Shipping Name (IATA): Toxic solid, Organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2811
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
