Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Hydrogen tetrabromoaurate (III) hydrate (99.9%-Au)
CAS Registry Number: 17083-68-0
Formula: HAuBr4.XH2O
EINECS Number: 241-139-9
Chemical Family: metal acid halide
Synonym: Aurate(1-), tetrabromo-, hydrogen, (SP-4-1)-
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 17083-68-0 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Corrosive to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to gold compounds may damage kidney function and
Emergency Overview:
reduce blood cell count.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Causes burns to the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes burns to the skin.
Inhalation: Dust is corrosive to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Causes burns to the gastrointestinal system. Gold compounds may lead to dermatitis, metallic taste, and
Ingestion:
convulsions.
Corrosive to eyes, skin and respiratory tract, May impair kidney and bone marrow functions and cause
Acute Health Affects:
abdominal cramps, vomiting bloody diarrhea, weakness and convulsions.
Chronic Health Affects: Prolonged exposure to gold compounds may lead to reduced red and white blood cell generation.
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 If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic bromine and hydrobromic acid 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 in a cool, dry place 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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
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: black xtl
Molecular Weight: 517.61
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: very soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals and strong bases
Decomposition Products: hydrogen bromide, bromine, and gold salts
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): Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN #1759
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive solids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN #1759
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
