Platinum(IV) oxide monohydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Dark brown No information available Emergency Overview May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P283 - Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing

Response

P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Health hazards

The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.