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Section 1: Product Identification
   Chemical Name:       Dimethyl(acetylacetonate)gold (III), 98% (99.9%-Au) **MUST SHIP OVERNIGHT/DRY ICE**    
   CAS Registry Number:       14951-50-9    
   Formula:       (CH3)2(C5H7O2)Au    
   EINECS Number:       None    
   Chemical Family:       metal alkyl    
   Synonym:       Dimethylgold (III) acetylacetonate; Dimethylgold (III) 2,5-pentanedionate    

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
   Ingredient       CAS Number       Percent       ACGIH (TWA)       OSHA (PEL)    
   Title Compound       14951-50-9       100%       no data       no data    

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Section 3: Hazards Identification
   May be irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure to gold compounds may damage kidney
   Emergency Overview:
   function and reduce blood cell count.
   Primary Routes of Exposure:       Ingestion, inhalation, skin, eyes    
   Eye Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes.    
   Skin Contact:       May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.    
   Inhalation:       Dust may be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.    
   Ingestion may lead to dermatitis, dizziness, metallic taste, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea,
   Ingestion:
   weakness, and convulsions.
   May cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, impairment of kidney and bone marrow function,
   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    

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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       If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic 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 under inert atmosphere in a tightly sealed container. Store cold.    

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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:       326.6    
   Melting Point:       81-82°C    
   Boiling Point:       subl. ~25°C/0.01mm    
   Vapor Pressure:       not applicable    
   Specific Gravity:       no data    
   Odor:       none    
   Solubility in Water:       insoluble    

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
   Stability:       (store cold)    
   Hazardous Polymerization:       no hazardous polymerization    
   Conditions to Avoid:       none    
   Incompatibility:       oxidizing agents and active metals    
   Decomposition Products:       carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, 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):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (CFR):       NA    
   Packaging Group (CFR):       NA    
   UN ID Number (CFR):       NA    
   Shipping Name (IATA):       Non-hazardous    
   Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Additional Hazard Class (IATA):       NA    
   Packaging Group (IATA):       NA    
   UN ID Number (IATA):       NA    

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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