Platinic oxide
Agent Name
Platinic oxide
CAS Number
1314-15-4
Formula
O2-Pt
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Adams' catalyst; Platinium oxide; Platinium oxide, PtO2; Platinum dioxide; [ChemIDplus] Platinium (IV) oxide; [MSDSonline] UN1479
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Monohydrate: Black solid; [Merck Index] Black odorless powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a hydrogenation catalyst; [Merck Index] Platinum(IV) oxide hydrate (PtO2.H2O) is a hydrogenation catalyst. Other platinum oxides have little commercial use: Platinum(II) oxide (PtO) and platinum(II) oxide hydrate (PtO.H2O). [Ullmann]
Comments
A skin irritant; Corrosive to eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An oxidizing agent; May cause fire on contact with combustible material; An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: