MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
A. P. E. CORPORATION
142 PECONIC AVE.
MEDFORD, NY 11763
PHONE: (631) 654-1197
Rev: March 31, 2003
Proprietary Formulation
PRODUCT TRADE NAME:
PRODUCT PART NUMBER:
I. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT:
COMMON NAME:
CAS NO.:
Potassium Gold Cyanide
PGC
13967-50-5
or as cyanide (CN-)
Cyanide Anion
57-12-5
5 mg/m3
Colbalt compound as Co
7440-48-4
Water
7732-18-5
II. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1)
EVAP. RATE ( BUTYLACETATE = 1)
VAPOR PRESSURE, mm Hg
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1)
(AS IS)
III. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
None
FLASH POINT, F
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
X
Not
Combustible
Water, fog
or spray
1.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.8-4.2
OSHA-PEL:
ACGIH-TLV
%:
<
10
5 mg/m3
<
2
0.05 mg/m3
0.05 mg/m3
<
1.0
NI
NI
>
85
BOILING POINT, F
MELTING POINT, F
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
APPEARANCE
ODOR
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (AIR)
Carbon
Dioxide
GOLD
6911-1336 & 6911-3336
Dry
Chemical
210
30
Complete
Clear Pink Liquid
Slight Bitter Almond
N/A
LEL
Alcohol
Foam
Foam
N/A
UEL
Sand or
Earth
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and complete personal protective equipment when potential for exposure to vapors or
products of combustion exists.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Contact with acids will liberate toxic and flammable hydrogen cyanide gas.
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IV. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
INHALATION:
May be fatal by cyanide poisoning via inhalation or hydrogen cyanide gas.
INGESTION:
Small amounts can cause death.
SKIN:
Absorption through skin may be fatal. May cause irritation, rash.
EYES:
Can cause severe irritation, damage to eyes.
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
May develop a "cyanide " rash and may cause loss of appetite, headache, weakness, nausea, dizziness, and symptoms of irritation
of upper respiratory tract and eyes.
CARCINOGEN:
REFERENCE:
Not listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA
NA
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION:
Remove victim to fresh air. if victim is unconscious and not breathing, resuscitate by mechanical means and
administer amyl nitrite antidote. Avoid mouth-to-mouth resuscitation due to the possibility of rescuer being poisoned by cyanide from
victim. Use mouth-to-mouth only if no mechanical means are available. If conscious, administer oxygen and if necessary amyl nitrite
antidote. Keep victim quiet and warm. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Administer amyl nitrite antidote, if victim is
conscious, induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
SKIN:
Wash skin to remove cyanide while removing all contaminated clothing, including shoes Do not delay. Skin
absorption can occur from cyanide dust, solutions, or HCN vapor. Seek immediate medical attention.
EYES:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes holding lids apart to ensure flushing of entire
surface. Washing eyes within several seconds of exposure is essential to minimize damage. Seek immediate medical attention.
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V. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
SPILL PROCEDURES:
Do not inhale mist from solution. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Absorb with inert material, carefully sweep up and
place in a suitable container for shipment to a refinery. Flush spill area with a dilute solution of sodium or calcium hypochlorite.
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from acids. Loosen cover cautiously when opening.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Wash thoroughly after handling
.
VI. CONTROL MEASURES
VENTILATION: Local exhaust recommended
RESPIRATOR: Use NIOSH approved respirator when air concentration is greater than the TLV or PEL.
EYE PROTECTION:
SAFETY
GLASSES
x
CHEMICAL
SAFETY GOGGLES
FACE
SHEILD
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
X
NEOPRENE
NATURAL
RUBBER
OTHER
Burtyl Rubber
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:
Wear full protective work clothing.
WORK/HYGENIC PRACTICES:
Do not consume, handle or store food, beverages or tobacco in areas where this product is present. Emergency eye wash and
safety shower should be available. Wash thoroughly after handling.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Send to a refinery for precious metal reclaim in accordance with Local, State, and Federal regulations.
PEL = OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit
NI = No relevant Information available
LARC = Int'l Agency for Reseacch on Cancer
Trade Secret = Claimed as allowed under 29 CFlR:1910.1200
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CAS = Chemical Abstract Service
TLV = ACGM Threshold Limit Value
NTP = National Toxicology Program
NA = Not Applicable
VII.
X
REACTIVITY DATA
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
STABLE
UNSTABLE
INCOMPATABILITY (Materials to avoid:)
Slable under normal conditions.
See " Incompatibilitv " information.
Acids
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION
x
MAY OCCUR
WILL NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Contact with acids will liberate toxic and
flammable hydrogen cvanide gas.
None
VIII. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
It is highly recommended that procedures be established by your company’s physician, concerning first Aid and Medical Treatment to
be used in case of cyanide poisoning. Such procedures may include the administration of antidotes such as amyl nitrite, sodium
thiosulfate, sodium nitrite, methylene blue and the like by qualified personnel.
This product contains one or more chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA, TITLE III, Section 313
(40CFR372). The chemical(s) are listed in Section II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS, along with the CAS # and the Ingredient
concentration which will be within 5% of the figure stated. This notice must be included in any subsequent copy of this MSDS.
IX. TRANSPORTATION DATA
Gold solution is a highly corrosive liquid, we ship it as:
CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM AUROCYANIDE) 8, UN 1760, III, NAERG# 154
X. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION AND DATA
Ecological information on this product is not available at this present time.
This Material Safety Data Sheet may be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200,
A.P.E. CORP. furnishes the data contained herein in good faith at customer's request without Liability or legal responribility
for same whatsoever, and no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is made with respect to such data; nor does A.P.E.
CORP. grant permission, recommendation, or inducement to infringe any patent whether owned by A.P.E. CORP. or others.
The data is offered solely for your information and consideration. Since conditions of use are beyond control, user assumes all
responsibility and risk.
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