ICSC 1393 - PLATINUM POWDER

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PLATINUM POWDER	ICSC: 1393 (November 2019)
Platinum sponge Platinum black (powder)

CAS #: 7440-06-4

EC Number: 231-116-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	See Chemical dangers		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria No hazard classification according to GHS criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

PLATINUM POWDER

ICSC: 1393

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance BLACK POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Platinium is a catalytic substance and may cause reaction in contact with many organic and inorganic substances, causing fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: Pt Atomic mass: 195.1 Boiling point: 3827°C Melting point: 1769°C Density: 21.45 g/cm³ Solubility in water: insoluble

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
BLACK POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Platinium is a catalytic substance and may cause reaction in contact with many organic and inorganic substances, causing fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: Pt
Atomic mass: 195.1
Boiling point: 3827°C
Melting point: 1769°C
Density: 21.45 g/cm³
Solubility in water: insoluble

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 mg/m³, as TWA. EU-OEL: 1 mg/m³ as TWA

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The recommendations on this card do not apply to soluble platinum salts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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