Platinum |
Synonyms & Trade Names Platinum black, Platinum metal, Platinum sponge |
CAS No. 7440-06-4 |
RTECS No. TP2160000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaPt |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3
OSHA PEL†: none |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300 , 7303;
OSHA ID121 , ID130SG
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Silvery, whitish-gray, malleable, ductile metal. |
MW: 195.1 |
BP: 6921°F |
MLT: 3222°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 21.45 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid in bulk form, but finely divided powder can be dangerous to handle. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Aluminum, acetone, arsenic, ethane, hydrazine, hydrogen peroxide, lithium, phosphorus, selenium, tellurium, various fluorides |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation skin, respiratory system; dermatitis |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1393 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0195 |
