General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)
Product Synonyms
Potassium chloroplatinate
CAS No.
16921-30-5
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements May be corrosive to metals Toxic if swallowed May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Keep only in original packaging Inhalation If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization