Product ID:PE-210 UNIT/6003-0014 GOLD SOLUTION
MSDS Date:10/15/1986
FSC:3426
NIIN:01-067-3616
MSDS Number: BGKDD

PACE INCORPORATED

9893 BREWERS COURT
LAUREL, MD 20707
US

Emergency Phone: (301)490-9860

Cage: EO512

PACE INCORPORATED

LAUREL, MD 20707-1990 US

Telephone: 301-490-9860

Cage: EO512

POTASSIUM GOLD CYANIDE

CAS: 13967-50-5

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 (CN)

ACGIH TLV: S, 5 MG/M3 (CN)

ETHYLENEDIAMINE (SARA III)

CAS: 107-15-3

RTECS: KH8575000

Fraction By Weight: <4%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 10 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: >86%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL RAT)=6.44MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:
EYE:IRR;SKIN:IRR;INH:HEAD,DIZZ,FAINT:ING:VOMITING,UNCONSC,IRR.OF
MOUTH,PHARYNX,ESOPHAGUS,STOMACH,LD50(ORAL MAN)=2.85MG/KG.
CHRONIC:CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO HUMAN SKIN.CONTACT CAN CAUSE CYANIDE
RASH, A CONTACT DERMATITIES TO CYANIDE SOLN GENERATED IN HUMID
ATM.ALSO CAN CAUSE CAUSTIC BURNS TO SKIN OVER PROLONGD PERIODS
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:THIS MTL CAN CAUSE GNL
WEAK,BREATHING DIFFICULTY,CYANOSIS,NOSE
BLEED,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMIT,TACHYCARDIA,COMA,RESP,ARREST
CAUSEING DEATH. ADM.OF 1ST AID MUST BE GIVEN BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W.COPIOUS AMTS OF WTR FOR AT LEAST 15MIN;ING:BREAK
AMYL NITRATE PEARLS IN CLOTH&HOLD UNDER NOSE 15 SECONDS.DO NOT GIVE
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUC.INDUCE VOMIT.HAVE VICTIM LIE DOWN.DO NOT
ADMINISTE R ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON;INH:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR,GIVE O*2 IF NEED;SKIN:FLUSH W.WTR 15MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,DRY CHEMICAL HALON 211--DO NOT USE CO*2--
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN FORM EXPL.MIX.W.AIR. IN VICINITY OF
FIRE DO NOT HOSE DOWN W.WTR,CYANIDE WILL GO IN SOLN&THREAT
ENVIRONM. CAN MIX W.AC.SOLN TO FORM HCN GAS,EXTREMELY TOXIC.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE SPILL AREA. WEAR FULL BODY
PROTECTION. ABSORB SPILL WITH AN INERT MATERIAL AND SAVE FOR
REFINING OF PRECIOUS METAL. DO NOT ALLOW ACIDIC MATERIALS TO COME
INTO CONTACT WITH CYANIDE.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR DID NOT SPECIFY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STOE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA,AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS-I.E ACIDS.
Other Precautions:IF CLOTHING BECOMES CONTAMINATED,DRENCH WITH WTR AND
DISPOSE OF OR LAUNDER. EATING,SMOKING SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED IN
AREAS WHERE THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED OR STORED. PROPER TRAINING
SHOULD BE GIVEN IN HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:CARTRIDGE TYPE RESPIRATOR-NIOSH APPROVED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AREAS SHOULD BE MONITORED REGULARLY FOR
CYANIDE LEVELS.
Work Hygienic Practices:EMPLOYESS WHO HANDLE THIS MATERIAL SHOULD WASH
THEIR HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,SMOKING USING TOILET
FACIL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART A OF 3 CHEMICALS IN KIT/KEY1:RO1/KEY1:T2.

HCC:T2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:17.3@77F
Vapor Density:0.02@77F
Spec Gravity:1.15
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SLIGHT YELLOW COLOR,SLIGHT AMMONIACAL ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ACIDS OR ACID SALTS,OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CYANIDE(HYDROCYANIC)GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DO NOT FLUSH TO ANY SEWER OR DRAIN. DISPOSE OF
CYANIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.