Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H317, H318, H334, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Respiratory sensitisation : Category 1 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Specific target organ tox- : Category 1 icity - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard