| [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. |