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Gold trichloride

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation.
[Inhalation]

Causes irritation.
[Skin]

Causes irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 26 36
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate safety goggles, protective clothing and gloves.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Poison Class]

3
[Appearance]

Dark red monoclinic crystals
[Solubility in water]

Soluble
[Melting Point]

287 - 288
[Density]

4.3 g/cm3
[Usage]

A non-toxic alternative to mercury(ii) salts as catalysts for alkyne reactions.
[Product Name]

Gold(III) chloride
[Synonyms]

Auric chloride
[CAS]

"CASEN_13453-07-1.htm">13453-07-1
[Formula]

Au2Cl6
[Molecular Weight]

303.32
[EINECS]

236-623-1
[RTECS]

MD5420000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

13,4536
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

50338 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.
[Incompatibilities]

Avoid contact with oxidizing agents, amines, ammonia.
[Stability]

No data.