SECTION 1: Product Identification
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Chemical Name:
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Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV), 99%
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Product Number:
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215
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CAS Registry Number:
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16921-30-5
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Formula:
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K2PtCl6
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EINECS Number:
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240-979-3
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Chemical Family:
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halometallate salt
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Synonym:
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Potassium chloroplatinate, Potassium platinic chloride, Chloroplatinic acid, potassium salt
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SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
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Ingredient
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CAS Number
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Percent
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ACGIH (TWA)
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OSHA (PEL)
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Title Compound
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16921-30-5
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100
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0.002mg/m3
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0.002mg/m3
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SECTION 3: First Aid Measures
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Eye Exposure:
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Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
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Skin Exposure:
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Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
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Inhalation:
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Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
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Ingestion:
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Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
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SECTION 4: Accidental Release Measures
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Spill and Leak Procedures:
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To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up.
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SECTION 5: Handling and Storage
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Handling and Storage:
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Store solid in a tightly sealed container away from moisture. Handle under a dry atmosphere of air or nitrogen. Prolonged exposure to the atmosphere may degrade the product.
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SECTION 6: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
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Eye Protection:
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Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
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Skin Protection:
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Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
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Ventilation:
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Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
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Respirator:
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If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
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Additional Protection:
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No additional protection required.
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SECTION 7: Stability and Reactivity
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Stability:
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hygroscopic
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Hazardous Polymerization:
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no hazardous polymerization
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Conditions to Avoid:
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contact with moisture
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Incompatibility:
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chlorine. active metals and oxidizing agents
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Decomposition Products:
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potassium chloride, chlorine, platinum metal, platinum chloride.
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SECTION 8: Toxicological Information
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RTECS Data:
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Intradermal (human); TDLo: 40 mg/kg. Bacteria-Salmonella typhimurim; Mutation in microorganisms: 25 ug/plate. Bacteria-Escherichia coli; Phage inhibition capacity: 12500 nmol/L. Hamster ovary; Mutation in mammalian somatic cells: 10 umol/L.
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Carcinogenic Effects:
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no data
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Mutagenic Effects:
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Insufficient data
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Tetratogenic Effects:
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no data
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SECTION 9: Ecological Information
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Ecological Information:
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No information available
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SECTION 10: Disposal Considerations
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Disposal:
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Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
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SECTION 11: Transportation
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Shipping Name (CFR):
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Toxic solid, Corrosive, Inorganic, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (CFR):
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6.1
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Additional Hazard Class (CFR):
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8
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Packaging Group (CFR):
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I
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UN ID Number (CFR):
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UN# 3290
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Shipping Name (IATA):
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Toxic solid, Corrosive, Inorganic, N.O.S.
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Hazard Class (IATA):
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6.1
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Additional Hazard Class (IATA):
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8
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Packaging Group (IATA):
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I
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UN ID Number (IATA):
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UN# 3290
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SECTION 12: Regulatory Information
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TSCA:
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Listed in the TSCA inventory.
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SARA (Title 313):
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Title compound not listed.
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Second Ingredient:
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none
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Third Ingredient:
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none
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