Palladium chloride

Agent Name
Palladium chloride
CAS Number
7647-10-1
Formula
Cl2-Pd
Major Category
Metals
Palladium chloride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Dichloropalladium; Enplate activator 440; Palladium chloride (PdCl2); Palladium dichloride; Palladium(2+) chloride; Palladium(II) chloride; Palladous chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Red or brown hygroscopic solid; [HSDB] Dark brown crystalline powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in photography, transferring pictures to porcelain, toning solutions, electroplating clocks and watches, making catalysts and indelible inks, finding leaks in buried gas pipes, and for "electroless" coatings for metals; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] May cause dermatitis and skin sensitization; [HSDB] May cause irritation to the cornea; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Palladium."
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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