Sodium hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate
Agent Name
Sodium hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate
CAS Number
19583-77-8
Formula
Cl6-Pt.2Na.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Platinate(2-), hexachloro-, disodium, hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Orange odorless powder; Soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A severe eye irritant that may cause serious injury; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium chloroplatinate."
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: