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PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE ICSC: 1145
PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE
Platinum (IV) chloride
PtCl4
Molecular mass: 336.9
CAS # 13454-96-1
RTECS # TP2275500
ICSC # 1145
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
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.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting (extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
Separated from strong oxidants.

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ICSC: 1145 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE ICSC: 1145

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
RED-BROWN POWDER OR CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes (chlorine). Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as Pt): ppm; 0.002 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dust and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point (decomposes): 370°C
Relative density (water = 1): 4.3		 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 58.7
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 1145 PLATINUM TETRACHLORIDE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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