Potassium tetrabromoplatinate(II)

Synonyms

Dipotassium tetrabromoplatinate; Platinum(2-), tetrabromo-, dipotassium; Potassium bromoplatinate(II) (6CI); Potassium tetrabromoplatinate; Platinate(2-), tetrabromo-, dipotassium; Platinate(2-), tetrabromo-, dipotassium, (SP-4-1)-; Platinate(2-), tetrabromo-, potassium (1:2), (SP-4-1)-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Red powder; Highly soluble in water; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]

Comments

Intraperitoneal LDLo (mouse) = 45 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant; Exposure to broken skin may induce an allergic reaction; Inhalation may cause wheezing, coughing, and asthma; Ingestion may cause CNS effects; [Strem Chemicals MSDS] See "Platinum, soluble salts."

Biomedical References

0.002 mg/m3, as Pt (soluble salts)

0.002 mg/m3, as Pt (soluble salts)

4 mg/m3, as Pt (soluble salts)

Yes

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic