---

Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Hydrogen tetrabromoaurate (III) hydrate (99.9%-Au)    
   CAS Registry Number:       17083-68-0    
   Formula:       HAuBr4.XH2O    
   EINECS Number:       241-139-9    
   Chemical Family:       metal acid halide    
   Synonym:       Aurate(1-), tetrabromo-, hydrogen, (SP-4-1)-    

---

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       17083-68-0       100%       no data       no data    

---

Section 3: Hazards Identification
   Corrosive to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to gold compounds may damage kidney function and
   Emergency Overview:
   reduce blood cell count.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes    
   Eye Contact:       Causes burns to the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       Causes burns to the skin.    
   Inhalation:       Dust is corrosive to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.    
   Causes burns to the gastrointestinal system. Gold compounds may lead to dermatitis, metallic taste, and
   Ingestion:
   convulsions.
   Corrosive to eyes, skin and respiratory tract, May impair kidney and bone marrow functions and cause
   Acute Health Affects:
   abdominal cramps, vomiting bloody diarrhea, weakness and convulsions.
   Chronic Health Affects:       Prolonged exposure to gold compounds may lead to reduced red and white blood cell generation.    
   NTP:       No    
   IARC:       No    
   OSHA:       No    

---

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.

---

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       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic bromine and hydrobromic acid fumes.    
   Decomposion Products:
   Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.

---

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.

---

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
   Handling and Storage:       Store in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container.    

---

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. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.    
   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.    

---

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
   Color and Form:       black xtl    
   Molecular Weight:       517.61    
   Melting Point:       no data    
   Boiling Point:       no data    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       very soluble    

---

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       moisture sensitive    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       active metals and strong bases    
   Decomposition Products:       hydrogen bromide, bromine, and gold salts    

---

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    

---

SECTION 12: Ecological Information
   Ecological Information:       No information available    

---

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

---

SECTION 14: Transportation
   Shipping Name (CFR):       Corrosive solids, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       8    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       II    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       UN #1759    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Corrosive solids, N.O.S.    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       8    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       II    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       UN #1759    

---

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

---

SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A