Au Nanocrystals in Water MSDS

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS No.: Gold (7440-57-5), Tannic Acid (215-753-2), Trisodium Citrate hydrate (200-675-3), Water (7732-18-5)
Inorganic Unit (CdS): 144/47
Chemical Name: Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles
Chemical Formula: CdS
Chemical Family: Au
Typical Solvents (CAS No): Water (7732-18-5)

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENT (EACH VIAL)

Substance Name	CAS #	Percentage of Whole (by weight)
Au	7440-57-5	<0.01%
Tannic Acid	215-753-2	<0.01%
Trisodium Citrate Hydrate	200-675-3	<0.05%
Water	7732-18-5	<99.93%

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
No known OSHA hazards
NFPA Ratings
Health: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.
Skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.
Eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Seek immediate medical advice.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing agents: Product is not flammable. Use water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.
Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Person-related safety precautions: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation
Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting: Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 12. Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Information for safe handling: Keep container tightly sealed. Store at 2-8℃. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Additional information about design of technical systems: Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages, and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Body protection: Protective work clothing.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Form: Liquid form. Nanopowder suspended in solvent.
Color: Reddish Purple, wine red.
Odor: none
Melting point/Melting range: no data
Boiling point/Boiling range: 100℃ for solvent (water)
Flash point: no data
Ignition temperature: no data
Decomposition temperature: no data
Explosion limits: no data
Vapor pressure: no data

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Not determined; store according to recommended storage conditions.
Materials to be avoided: Strong oxidizing agents.
Dangerous reactions: No dangerous reactions known.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential Health Effects:
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
IARC-1: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen.
NTP-2: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen.
ACGIH A2: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible, or confirmed human carcinogen.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consult local or national regulations for proper disposal.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
OSHA: No known OSHA hazards
DLS Status: All components are on the Canadian DSL list
Pennsylvania Right to Know Components: Water (CAS 7732-18-5)
New Jersey Right to Know Components: Water (CAS 7732-18-5)
California Prop. 65: No chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth, or other reproductive defects.

15. OTHER INFORMATION
The information supplied in this document is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive, and is intended to be used as a guide. This document does not guarantee the properties of the product. NN-Labs LLC shall not be held liable for damage resulting from handling or contact with the product listed in this document.