Platinum(II) iodide
Agent Name
Platinum(II) iodide
CAS Number
7790-39-8
Formula
I2-Pt
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Platinous iodide; Platinum diiodide; Platinum iodide (PtI2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Black odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
The iodide salts of platinum may cause allergies, but they are less potent than the chloride salts; [Nordberg, p. 1125] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] See "Iodine" for the TLV of Iodides.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 ppm, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: