Synonym(s): Potassium dicyanoaurate(I), Potassium gold cyanide
Formula: C2AuKN2
Formula weight: 288.33
Purity: 99.99% (metals basis), Au 67.8% min
CAS Number: 13967-50-5
UN Number: UN1588
Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2843.30
Hazard Statements: H300-H310-H330-H318-H290-H315
Fatal if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statements: P260-P301+P310-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P320-P330-P361-P405-P501a
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment is urgent (see label). Rinse mouth. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Risk Phrases: 26/27/28-32-38-41-50/53
Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Irritating to skin. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases: 7-28-29-45-60-61
Keep container tightly closed. Do not empty into drains. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets