SAFEY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: 24K Pure Gold
Other Means of Identification: Not applicable  

Intended Use of the Product: Electroplating bath
Restrictions on Use: For professional use only

Name, Address, and Telephone of the Responsible Party
Manufacturer:
Gold Plating Services
378 North Main #112 Layton, UT 84041
T: (801) 546 6200
www.GoldPlating.com

Emergency Telephone Number: PERS (801) 629-0667 or (800) 633-8253


SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the Substance or Mixture 
Acute Toxicity - Oral, Category 4
 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1
 Eye Damage/Irritation, Category 1
 Acute Aquatic Toxicity, Category 3
Chronic Aquatic Toxicity, Category 3

Label Elements 
Hazard Pictograms:

Signal Word:
Danger

Hazard Statements:
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements:
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Do not breathe dust, fumes, gas, mist, vapors, or spray.
Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye and face protection.
If swallowed: call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell; rinse mouth, do not swallow.
If on skin (or hair): take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water.
If inhaled: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Other Hazards
No data available

Unknown Acute Toxicity
Not applicable


SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Mixture:

Chemical Name

CAS Number

EINECS Number

Concentration

Potassium aurocyanide

13967-50-5

237-748-4

0.4%


The chemical identity and concentration of one or more ingredients of this product are withheld as a trade secret under the provisions of paragraph (i) of 29 CFR 1910.1200. This information will be made available to health professionals and others in accordance with the applicable provisions of this paragraph.


SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of First Aid Measures
After Inhalation: Have someone contact a physician or poison control center immediately. If conscious but symptoms (nausea, difficulty breathing, dizziness, etc.) are evident, first responders may give oxygen. If consciousness is impaired or patient is unconscious, oxygen and amyl nitrite should be administered by trained qualified medical squads. Amyl nitrite is given by breaking an ampoule in a gauze pad and inserting into the lip of the oxygen resuscitator mask for 15 seconds, and then taking it away for 15 seconds. Repeat this 5 or 6 times. If necessary, use a fresh ampoule every 3 minutes until the patient regains consciousness (usually 1 - 4 ampoules). Administer oxygen continuously. Guard against the ampoule entering the patient’s mouth. Move the patient to an uncontaminated area. Keep the patient warm and calm.
After Skin Contact: Have someone contact a physician or poison control center immediately. Immediately flush with large quantities of water for up to 5 minutes after contact and completely remove all contaminated clothing including shoes and boots. Flushing with water for up to 5 minutes is generally sufficient to effectively remove cyanide from the patient’s skin. Rescue workers should protect
 themselves against exposure.
After Eye Contact: Have someone contact a physician or poison control center immediately. Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for up to 5 minutes while holding the eyelids apart. Eye contact will require further evaluation and possibly treatment. Continue rinsing the eyes during transport to the hospital.
After Ingestion: Have someone call a physician or poison control center immediately. If conscious but symptoms (nausea, difficult breathing, dizziness, etc.) are evident, first responders may give oxygen. If consciousness is impaired, administer oxygen and amyl nitrite as directed under the “Inhalation” section. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting as this could interfere with resuscitator use. If the patient is conscious, trained and qualified medical squads may give activated charcoal slurry. (50 grams of activated carbon slurried in 400 ml of water). Give 5 ml/1 kg. of wt. – about 350 ml for an average adult.

Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed
After Inhalation: May cause weakness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death.
After Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause severe irritation. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, and dryness.
After Eye Contact: Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms may include: redness, pain, swelling, itching, burning, tearing, and blurred vision.
After Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include: gastrointestinal irritation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
Chronic Symptoms: No data available

Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).


SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire such as foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide, or water spray.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
High pressure water jet

Specific Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Not flammable
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.

Advice for Firefighters
Precautionary Measures: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
Firefighting Instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: For fires in enclosed areas, wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Do not inhale combustion gasses.


SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures
Wear appropriate skin, eye, and respiratory protection. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while cleaning up. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental Precautions
Prevent spills and rinsings from entering storm or sanitary sewers or other waterways and contact with soil.

Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Wear appropriate personal protective gear including eye, skin, and respiratory protection. Contain spilled material and collect by absorption or other suitable method. Flush spill area with water. Do not allow this material or its rinsings to enter storm or sanitary sewers or other waterways. 


SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged repeated skin contact and breathing mists or vapors. Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not empty waste into sanitary drains.

Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry area. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Store only in the original container.


SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits

Ingredient 

ACGIH TLV

OSHA PEL

Other Limits

Potassium aurocyanide

5 mg/m3 (CN) STEL-C

5 mg/m3 (CN)

5 mg/m3 (CN) NIOSH REL


Appropriate Engineering Controls
Use in well-ventilated areas with local exhaust.

Personal Protective Equipment
 Respiratory Protection: Wear appropriate, approved respirator when ventilation is inadequate to meet exposure limits.
Eye Protection: Chemical splash goggles or safety glasses with side shields must be worn.
Skin protection: Wear rubber or neoprene gloves. Wear rubber apron and long sleeves to prevent skin contact. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after
handling and before eating or smoking.


SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear, colorless 
Odor: Slight cyanide
Odor Threshold: No data available
Melting/Freezing Point: Not determined
Initial Boiling Point: 100 °C (212 °F)
Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable
Upper/Lower Explosion Limits: Non-explosive
Flash Point: Not applicable
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
pH: 5.0 - 7.0
Kinematic Viscosity: Similar to water
Solubility: Completely soluble in water at 20 °C
Partition Coefficient N-Octanol/Water: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Not determined
Evaporation Rate: No data available
Relative density (H2O = 1) @25 °C: 1.10+/-0.05
Vapor density: Not determined
Particle Characteristics: Not applicable


SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity: Stable, non-reactive when stored and used as recommended.
Chemical Stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None are known 
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Acids and oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May release toxic hydrogen cyanide fumes upon heating to dryness.


SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Exposure and Symptoms
 Inhalation: May cause weakness, dizziness, headache, vomiting, unconsciousness, and death.
Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause severe irritation.
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.

Delayed and Immediate Effects & Chronic Effects from Short and Long Term Exposure
Reproductive Effects: No applicable information available.
Target Organ Effects: No applicable information available.

Acute Toxicity Estimates
Acute Oral Toxicity: LD50: 2160 mg/kg
Acute Inhalation Toxicity: No applicable information available.
 Acute Eye Irritation: Known to be an eye irritant.
Acute Dermal Toxicity: No applicable information available.
Dermal Irritation: Known to be a skin irritant.

Interactive Effects
No data available

Carcinogen Listings
 IARC: No
NTP: No
OSHA: No


SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
There is no data reported; however, this product is harmful to aquatic life.

Persistence and Degradability
There is no data reported; however, this product is harmful to aquatic life.

Bioaccumulative Potential
There is no evidence to suggest bioaccumulation will occur.

Mobility in Soil
 Accidental spillage may lead to penetration in the soil and groundwater. Improper handling and disposal of this material may cause environmental damage.

Other Adverse Effects
Avoid release to the environment.


SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal of this material is subject to user compliance with applicable laws and regulations and consideration of product characteristics at time of disposal.


SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

In Accordance with DOT, IMDG, IATA, and TDG: Not regulated for transport.


SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

Inventory Status
 All components are on TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, AICS, and DSL.

US Federal Regulations
U.S. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III: 
SARA (311/312) HAZARD CATEGORIES

None

Immediate

Delayed

Fire

Reactive

Pressure Generating

X


SARA 313 - This product contains the following SARA 313 Toxic Release Chemicals:

Chemical Name

CAS Number

Concentration

Potassium aurocyanide

13967-50-5

0.4% 

 

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OR LAST REVISION

Current SDS preparation date: October 15, 2024
Last SDS Preparation Date: January 15, 2022
Original SDS preparation date: December 16, 2015

Other Information
 This document has been prepared in accordance with the SDS requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Disclaimer: To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above-named manufacturer/supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of the suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.