Gold cyanide

Agent Name
Gold cyanide
CAS Number
506-65-0
Formula
C-Au-N
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Gold cyanide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Gold monocyanide; [ChemIDplus] Aurous cyanide; [Merck Index] Gold (I) cyanide; [MSDSonline] UN1588
Category
Cyanides
Description
Yellow odorless solid; Iridescent in sunlight; Slowly decomposed by moisture; Nearly insoluble in water; [Merck Index] Releases hydrogen cyanide when heated in hydrochloric acid; [Sullivan, p. 707]
Comments
May liberate hydrogen cyanide; [Merck Index] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "CYANIDES." See "Gold."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

PEL (OSHA)
5 mg/m3, as CN
MAK
2 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as CN
IDLH (NIOSH)
25 mg/m3, as CN
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Cyanides, inorganic, solid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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