Platinum tetrachloride

Synonyms

Platinum chloride (PtCl4); Platinum chloride (PtCl4), (SP-4-1)-; Platinum(IV) chloride; Platinum(IV) tetrachloride; Tetrachloroplatinum; [ChemIDplus] UN1759

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Reddish-brown solid; [ICSC] Crystalline solid; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as catalyst for: alkoxycarbonylation of dienes; carboxylation of allyl chloride; homologation of methanol; oxidative chlorination of alkanes; [HSDB]

Comments

A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] Severely irritating to skin; [HSDB] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May cause skin and respiratory sensitization after prolonged contact; [MSDSonline] See "Platinum, soluble salts."

Biomedical References

0.002 mg/m3, as Pt

0.002 mg/m3, as Pt

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, n.o.s."

Yes

Yes

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Asthma, occupational
• Contact dermatitis, allergic