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Potassium tetrachloroaurate

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear approved SCBA in full pressure-demand 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.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

Causes respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, protective gloves and clothing to prevent exposure.
[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]

yellow monoclinic crystals
[Solubility in water]

Soluble
[Melting Point]

>300
[Usage]

Photography, painting on porcelain and glass.
[Product Name]

Potassium tetrachloroaurate
[CAS]

"CASEN_13682-61-6.htm">13682-61-6
[Formula]

AuCl4H4KO2
[Formula]

KAuCl4.2H2O
[Molecular Weight]

413.91
[EINECS]

237-190-1
[Merck]

12,7854
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

170250 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

Stable.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, ammonia, active metals.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen chloride.