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Potassium dicyanoaurate(13967-50-5)
Product Identification
Physical and Chemical Properties
First Aid Measures
Handling and Storage
Hazards Identification
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Fire Fighting Measures
Accidental Release Measures
Stability and Reactivity
Transport Information
Product Identification
Product Name
Potassium dicyanoaurate
Potassium dicyanoaurate
Synonyms
Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium
Gold potassium cyanide
Aurate(1-), bis(cyano-C)-, potassium
Gold potassium cyanide
CAS
13967-50-5
13967-50-5
Formula
C2AuKN2
C2AuKN2
Molecular Weight
288.10000000000002
288.10000000000002
EINECS
237-748-4
237-748-4
Merck
13,7711
13,7711
Beilstein/Gmelin
37363 (G)
37363 (G)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Colorless prisms.
Colorless prisms.
Solubility in water
Slightly soluble
Slightly soluble
Density
3.452 g/cm3 (25 C)
3.452 g/cm3 (25 C)
Usage
For electroplating.
For electroplating.
First Aid Measures
Ingestion
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Handling and Storage
Storage
Keep tightly closed.
Keep tightly closed.
Hazards Identification
Inhalation
May be fatal if inhaled. Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
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.
Causes skin irritation. May be fatal if absorbed through skin.
Eyes
Causes eye irritation.
Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion
May be fatal if swallowed.
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
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
23/24/25 36/37/38
EC Safety Phrase
22 26 36/37/39 45
22 26 36/37/39 45
UN (DOT)
1588
1588
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal Protection
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
Respirators
Government approved respirator.
Government approved respirator.
Exposure Effects
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Poison Class
1
1
Fire Fighting Measures
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.
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.
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Accidental Release Measures
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.
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.
Stability and Reactivity
Incompatibilities
Strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents.
Strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition
Hydrogen cyanide, Nitrogen oxides, Potassium oxides Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
Hydrogen cyanide, Nitrogen oxides, Potassium oxides Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
Combustion Products
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Transport Information
UN Number
1588
1588
Hazard Class
6.1
6.1
Packing Group
I
I