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Gold Foil: Safety Data Sheet
Gold Foil: Safety Data Sheet
Gold Foil: Safety Data Sheet
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1: Identification
Product identifier
Product name: Gold
foil
2: Hazard(s) identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
The substance is not classified as hazardous to health or the environment according to the CLP regulation.
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Not applicable
Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: No information known.
Hazards not otherwise classified No information known.
Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Not applicable
Hazard pictograms Not applicable
Signal word Not applicable
Hazard statements Not applicable
WHMIS classification Not controlled
Classification system
HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
HEALTH
0
Health (acute effects) = 0
FIRE
0
Flammability = 0
Physical Hazard = 0
REACTIVITY 0
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
3: Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS# Description:
7440-57-5 gold
Identification number(s):
EC number: 231-165-9
4: First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General information No special measures required.
After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
After skin contact Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
After swallowing If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Information for doctor
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available.
5: Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents Use carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or foam. Water may be ineffective but may be used for cooling exposed containers.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released:
Metal oxide fume
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
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Carcinogenicity:
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) contains tumorigenic and/or carcinogenic and/or neoplastic data for this substance.
Reproductive toxicity: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - repeated exposure: No effects known.
Specific target organ system toxicity - single exposure: No effects known.
Aspiration hazard: No effects known.
Subacute to chronic toxicity: No effects known.
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
Carcinogenic categories
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not listed.
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this
information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in
conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
Department issuing SDS: Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
Date of preparation / last revision 08/04/2014 / Abbreviations and acronyms:
RID: Rglement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
ADR: Accord europen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
DOT: US Department of Transportation
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (Canada)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
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