Potassium hexabromoplatinate(IV)
Agent Name
Potassium hexabromoplatinate(IV)
CAS Number
16920-93-7
Formula
Br6-Pt.2K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dipotassium hexabromoplatinate; Dipotassium hexabromoplatinate(2-); Platinic potassium bromide; Platinate(2-), hexabromo-, dipotassium; Platinate(2-), hexabromo-, dipotassium, (OC-6-11)-; Platinate(2-), hexabromo-, potassium (1:2), (OC-6-11)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Orange hygroscopic crystals; Soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Potassium hexachloroplatinate(IV)."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.002 mg/m3, as Pt (soluble salts)
PEL (OSHA)
0.002 mg/m3, as Pt (soluble salts)
IDLH (NIOSH)
4 mg/m3, as Pt (soluble salts)
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: