Hydrogen Hexachloroplatinate(IV) Hydrate Reagents ACS (Crystals)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: brown to orange crystals. Danger! Corrosive. Sensitizer. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause pulmonary edema. Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Causes severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. Light sensitive. Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, lungs.

Potential health effects

Eye: May cause irreversible eye injury. Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns. Skin: May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. Inhalation: May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause liver and kidney damage. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances. Chronic: Prolonged inhalation may cause respiratory tract inflammation and lung damage. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.