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Potassium dicyanoaurate

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed.
[Inhalation]

May be fatal if inhaled. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. May be fatal if absorbed through skin.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[Ingestion]

May be fatal if swallowed.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Specific Method(s) of Fire Fighting: Fire fighting hazard: water spray can be used to fight fire in area containing cyanide and to cool fire-exposed metal containers. However, direct contact of materi
[EC Risk Phrase]

23/24/25 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

22 26 36/37/39 45
[UN (DOT)]

1588
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[Poison Class]

1
[Appearance]

Colorless prisms.
[Solubility in water]

Slightly soluble
[Density]

3.452 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Usage]

For electroplating.
[Product Name]

Potassium dicyanoaurate
[Synonyms]

Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium
Gold potassium cyanide
[CAS]

"CASEN_13967-50-5.htm">13967-50-5
[Formula]

C2AuKN2
[Molecular Weight]

288.10000000000002
[EINECS]

237-748-4
[Merck]

13,7711
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

37363 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen cyanide, Nitrogen oxides, Potassium oxides Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

1588
[Hazard Class]

6.1
[Packing Group]

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