Platinum
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CAS
7440-06-4
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Pt
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RTECS
TP2160000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Platinum black, Platinum metal, Platinum sponge
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Silvery, whitish-gray, malleable, ductile metal.
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MW: 195.1
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BP: 6921°F
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MLT: 3222°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
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IP: NA
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Sp.Gr: 21.45
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Solid in bulk form, but finely divided powder can be dangerous to handle.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Aluminum, acetone, arsenic, ethane, hydrazine, hydrogen peroxide, lithium, phosphorus, selenium, tellurium, various fluorides
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300, 7303; OSHA ID121, ID130SG
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation skin, respiratory system; dermatitis
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0195
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