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PLATINIUM ICSC: 1393
November 2003
Platinum sponge
Platinum bl
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CAS No: 7440-06-4
RTECS No: TP2160000
    (powder)
Pt
Atomic mass: 195.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION         FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE     In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.)  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
  Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
BLACK POWDER

Chemical dangers
Platinium is a catalytic substance and may cause reaction in contact with many organic and inorganic substances, causing fire and explosion hazard.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: (as Pt metal) 1 mg/m³; (ACGIH 2003).

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

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly especially if powdered.

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


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 3827°C
Melting point: 1769°C
Density: 21.45 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The recommendations on this card do not apply to soluble platinum salts.

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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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