SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 **** SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION ****

Material Name: Gold
Company Identification: ACI ALLOYS INC
                                    1458 Seareel Place
                                    San Jose, CA  95131
For information, call:     408-259-7337
Emergency Number
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

 

**** SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

Hazard description: · Not applicable

Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment Not applicable

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)

Health (acute effects) = 0
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 0

         **** SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

CAS#

Chemical Name

%

EINECS# 

7440-57-5

Gold

100

231-165-9


         **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin: No treatment necessary
    Ingestion: No treatment necessary.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
    Notes to Physician: NA

  **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

 General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Material can spontaneously ignite (pyrophoric) when exposed to air at normal or slightly elevated temperatures. Flammable solid.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use dry sand or earth to smother fire.
DO NOT USE WATER!


     **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

 General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
 Spills/Leaks:
   Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

        **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store under lock and key. Do not advertise location to violent criminals.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
    Personal Protective Equipment
    Eyes:
  Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
  protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
      Skin:
  No precautions necessary.
  Clothing:
 No precautions necessary.
         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.

  **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:   Solid
Appearance:       gold colored
Odor:   none reported
pH:     Not available.
Vapor Pressure:   Not applicable.
Vapor Density:    Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity:        Not applicable.
Boiling Point:    1063 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:     2970 deg C
Autoignition Temperature:   Not applicable.
Flash Point:      Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available.
Solubility:       Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:   19.4
Molecular Formula: Au
Molecular Weight: 197.0

   


  **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, ignition sources, dust generation, strong acids, oxidizers.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials: acids.

    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

 

     **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

 

 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
         No data available.

 **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Reclaim all gold metal, alloys and compounds by shipping to: ACI ALLOYS INC 1458 Seareel Pl San Jose CA 95131.

 

**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

Not regulated.

**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

Product related hazard informations:

Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals

National regulations

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

Information about limitation of use:

For use only by technically qualified individuals.

Gold is regulated by federal money laundering and conflict metals acts.


 

 **** SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION ****

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Revised 12/12/15 CJA

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