General Information
Revision date
2001-03-26
Product name
SODIUM HEXACHLOROPLATINATE(IV)
Product Synonyms
SODIUM HEXACHLOROPLATINATE(IV)
CAS No.
16923-58-3.html
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Company Information
company name
Precious Metals Division, Chemicals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Sodium hexachloroplatinate is a severe irritant to the eyes and lungs, is a mild skin irritant and is toxic if swallowed, (LD50 (oral-rat) 25-50 mg/kg). It is highly allergenic and will cause Type 1 sensitisation in susceptible individuals. Sensitised persons, on re-exposure to platinum salts, will show the clinical features of a Type 1 allergy - asthma and/or rhinitis and/or conjunctivitis and/or urticaria. A contact dermatitis can also occur. For Platinum Tetrachloride, an LD50 (oral-rat) of 276 mg/kg is given. Users should also note that sodium hexachloroplatinate is reported as producing reproductive effects in laboratory animals. ? ?
