GOLD SODIUM CYANIDE Property

solubility 

soluble in H2O, NH2OH4

color 

white-yellow crystals, crystalline powder

Water Solubility 

soluble H2O [MER06]

Merck 

14,8610

Exposure limits

NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3

EPA Substance Registry System

Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-.kappa.C)-, sodium (15280-09-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T+

Risk Statements 

28-32-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

53-23-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN1588

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300Fatal if swallowed

H310Fatal in contact with skin

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H330Fatal if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P320Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P405Store locked up.

GOLD SODIUM CYANIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Yellow powder. Soluble in water. Con- tains 46% gold (min).

Uses

For gold plating electronic components.

Hazard

Toxic.