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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Dimethyl(trifluoroacetylacetonate)gold (III), 98% (99.9%-Au) **MUST SHIP OVERNIGHT/DRY ICE**    
   CAS Registry Number:       63470-53-1    
   Formula:       (CH3)2Au(CF3COCHCOCH3)    
   EINECS Number:       None    
   Chemical Family:       metal fluorobeta-diketonate complexes    
   Synonym:       Dimethylgold (III) trifluoroacetylacetonate; Dimethylgold (III) 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,5-pentanedionate    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       63470-53-1       100%       2.5mg/m3 (as F)       2.5mg/m3 (as F)    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to gold compounds may damage
   Emergency Overview:
   kidney function and reduce blood cell count. This compound may cause fluoride poisoning.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes    
   Eye Contact:       Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin.    
   Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause
   Inhalation:
   fluoride poisoning.
   Ingestion may lead to dermatitis, dizziness, metallic taste, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea,
   Ingestion:
   weakness, and convulsions.
   Toxic by inhalation. Gold compounds cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract, impairment of kidney
   Acute Health Affects:
   and bone marrow function, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
   Prolonged exposure to gold compounds may lead to reduced red and white blood cell generation. Chronic
   Chronic Health Affects:
   fluoride poisoning can cause severe bone changes, loss of weight, and dental defects.
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
   Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
   Eye Exposure:
   assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
   Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
   Skin Exposure:
   irritation persists.
   Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
   Inhalation:
   in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
   Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
   Ingestion:
   vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.

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SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
   Flash Point:       not applicable    
   Autoignition Temperature:       none    
   Explosion Limits:       none    
   Extinguishing Medium:       none required    
   If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
   Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
   self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
   Hazardous Combustion and       Combustible material. If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic and corrosive fumes.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

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SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
   To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable
   Spill and Leak Procedures:
   inert material and swept up.

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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store cold (freezer), under an inert atmosphere, in a tightly sealed container.    

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SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
   Eye Protection:       Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.    
   Skin Protection:       Wear protective clothing and gloves.    
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
   Respirator:
   Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
   Ventilation:       Material may form a fine dust. Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.    
   Additional Protection:       No additional protection required.    

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SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       white to off-white xtl.    
   Molecular Weight:       380.12    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       air sensitive, heat sensitive, light sensitive    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       contact with air, heat, and light.    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents and active metals    
   Decomposition Products:       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride, and gold.    

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SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
   RTECS Data:       No information available in the RTECS files.    
   Carcinogenic Effects:       No data    
   Mutagenic Effects:       No data    
   Tetratogenic Effects:       No data    

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

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SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
   Disposal:       Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.    

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SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Toxic solids, organic, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       6.1    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       II    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN# 2811    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Toxic solid, Organic, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       6.1    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       II    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN# 2811    

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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
   TSCA:       Not listed in the TSCA inventory.    
   SARA (Title 313):       Title compound not listed.    
   Second Ingredient:       None    

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A