Platinum(IV) sulfide
Agent Name
Platinum(IV) sulfide
CAS Number
12038-21-0
Formula
Pt-S2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Platinum disulphide; Platinum sulfide (PtS2); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Black powder; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
"Of the compounds of sulfur and metals, only the alkali [Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and Fr] and alkaline earth [Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra] sulfides which contain the S2- ion, and the corresponding hydrogen sulfide, are soluble in water." [Ullmann] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: