ICSC 1145 - PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE

PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE	ICSC: 1145 (August 1997)
Platinum (IV) chloride

CAS #: 13454-96-1

EC Number: 236-645-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE

ICSC: 1145

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance RED-BROWN POWDER OR CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes of chlorine. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: PtCl₄ Molecular mass: 336.9 Decomposes at 370°C Relative density (water = 1): 4.3 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 58.7

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
RED-BROWN POWDER OR CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic fumes of chlorine. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: PtCl₄
Molecular mass: 336.9
Decomposes at 370°C
Relative density (water = 1): 4.3
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 58.7

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (as Pt): 0.002 mg/m³, as TWA. MAK: (as Pt): sensitization of respiratory tract and skin (SAH)

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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