MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I.   PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer/Supplier:

ESPI Metals

1050 Benson Way, Ashland, OR 97520

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Product Name:     Hexachloroplatinic Acid IV Hexahydrate

Formula:              H₂PtC1₆ x 6H₂O

II.   HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Hazardous Components:   Hexachloroplatinic Acid IV Hexahydrate

Percent (%):                     100

ACGIH/TLV (Units):           0.1 mg/m³ TWA

II.   PHYSICAL DATA

Boiling Point:                   Decomposes

Specific Gravity:              2.431

Solubility in H₂O:             Extremely Soluble

Appearance and Odor:    Brown-Red Crystals - Odor of HCl

IV.   FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA

Flash Point (Method used):  Non-flammable

Autoignition Temperature:  None

Flammable Limits:  Upper:  N/A       Lower:  N/A

Extinguishing Media:  As appropriate to surroundings

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  None

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:  Emits toxic fumes of HCl, C1₂.

V.   HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Threshold Limit Value:  H₂PtC1₆ x H₂O = .1 mg/m³

Effects Of Overexposure:  Over exposure may cause asthma, congestion, dermatitis.

EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

INGESTION:  Seek immediate medical attention.

DERMAL:  Wash with soap and a large volume of water.  Seek medical assistance as necessary, especially if irritation develops or persists.

EYES:  Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.

INHALATION:  Remove from exposure, seek immediate medical attention.

VI.   REACTIVITY DATA

Stability:  Stable

Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur

Hazardous Decomposition Products:  NH₄Cl, KCl, H₂SO₄, Organic solvents, KOH, NaOH, Alkali metals, Base Metals.