Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Potassium dicyanoaurate (I), 99%
CAS Registry Number: 13967-50-5
Formula: Kau(CN)2
EINECS Number: 237-748-4
Chemical Family: metal cyanide
Synonym: Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 13967-50-5 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
May be irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to gold compounds may damage kidney
Emergency Overview:
function. Reaction with mineral acids may produced volatile and highly toxic hydrogen cyanide fumes.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. Harmful in contact with skin.
Inhalation: Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Harmful by inhalation.
Toxic if swallowed. Ingestion may lead to metallic taste, abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea, convulsions and
Ingestion:
death.
May cause irritation to eyes and respiratory tract, impairment of kidney and bone marrow function, vomiting,
Acute Health Affects:
bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions. May be fatal if swallowed.
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 fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up.
Spill and Leak Procedures: Spillage in areas not adequately ventilated may require an evacuation of area. Emergency response teams
will require self-contained breathing apparatus.
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.
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 powder
Molecular Weight: 288.1
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: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals and strong mineral acids
Decomposition Products: cyanide fumes, potassium salts, 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): Cyanides, inorganic, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): III
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1588
Shipping Name (IATA): Cyanides, inorganic, solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 6.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): III
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1588
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
