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CAS Number: 7440-06-4
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93-7833
Platinum › Platinum powder (99.9%)| CAS Number: | 7440-06-4 |
| MDL Number: | MFCD00011179 |
| Molecular Formula: | Pt |
| Molecular Weight: | 195.09 |
| Chemical Formula: | Pt |
| Color and Form: | 0.27-0.47 micron |
| Note: |
Safety: Hazardous
Physical Characteristics: melting point 1769°C, boiling point 3827°C, density 21.45
| SECTION 1: Product Identification | |
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| Chemical Name: | Platinum powder (99.9%) |
| Product Number: | 93-7833 |
| CAS Registry Number: | 7440-06-4 |
| Formula: | Pt |
| EINECS Number: | 231-116-1 |
| Chemical Family: | metal or element |
| Synonym: | None |
| SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients | ||||
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| Ingredient | CAS Number | Percent | ACGIH (TWA) | OSHA (PEL) |
| Title Compound | 7440-06-4 | 100 | 1mg/m3 | no data |
| SECTION 3: Hazards Identification | |
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| Emergency Overview: | May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Primary Routes of Exposure: | Ingestion, eyes, inhalation |
| Eye Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes |
| Skin Contact: | May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. |
| Inhalation: | The material is a fine powder. May be irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract. |
| Ingestion: | No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. |
| Acute Health Effects: | May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. |
| Chronic Health Effects: | No information available on long-term chronic effects. |
| NTP: | No |
| IARC: | No |
| OSHA: | No |
| SECTION 4: First Aid Measures | |
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| Eye Exposure: | Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. |
| Skin Exposure: | Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. |
| Inhalation: | Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. |
| Ingestion: | Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. |
| SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures | |
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| Flash Point: | not applicable |
| Autoignition Temperature: | not applicable |
| Explosion Limits: | not applicable |
| Extinguishing Medium: | Dry chemical or Class D metal fire agent. |
| Special Fire Fighting Procedures: | If involved in a fire, firefighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. |
| Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: | None |
| Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: | Highly flammable. Dust may form explosive mixtures with air. May self ignite if wetted with alcohols or related organics. |
| SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures | |
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| Spill and Leak Procedures: | Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. |
| SECTION 7: Handling and Storage | |
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| Handling and Storage: | No special storage or handling conditions required. |
| SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection | |
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| Eye Protection: | Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. |
| Skin Protection: | Wear protective clothing and gloves. |
| Ventilation: | Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. |
| Respirator: | If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. |
| Additional Protection: | No additional protection required. |
| SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties | |
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| Color and Form: | 0.27-0.47 micron powder |
| Molecular Weight: | 195.09 |
| Melting Point: | 1769°C |
| Boiling Point: | 3827°C |
| Vapor Pressure: | no data |
| Specific Gravity: | 21.45 |
| Odor: | None |
| Solubility in Water: | insoluble |
| SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity | |
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| Stability: | air and moisture-stable solid |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | no hazardous polymerization |
| Conditions to Avoid: | None |
| Incompatibility: | Aqua regia, halogens. The metal may be pyrophoric if saturated with hydrogen gas. |
| Decomposition Products: | None |
| SECTION 11: Toxicological Information | |
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| RTECS Data: | Intraperitoneal(mouse); LD50: 17 mg/kg. Oral (rat); TDLo: 9100mg/kg/26W-I. Implant (rat); TDLo: 5250mg/kg(tumors at site of application). Implant (mouse); TDLo: 23g/kg(tumors at site of application). |
| Carcinogenic Effects: | Equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria. |
| Mutagenic Effects: | No data available |
| Tetratogenic Effects: | No data available |
| SECTION 12: Ecological Information | |
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| Ecological Information: | No information available. This product is not expected to present an environmental problem. |
| SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations | |
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| Disposal: | Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. |
| SECTION 14: Transportation | |
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| Shipping Name (CFR): | Metal Powder, Flammable, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (CFR): | 4.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (CFR): | NA |
| Packaging Group (CFR): | III |
| UN ID Number (CFR): | UN# 3089 |
| Shipping Name (IATA): | Metal Powder, Flammable, N.O.S. |
| Hazard Class (IATA): | 4.1 |
| Additional Hazard Class (IATA): | NA |
| Packaging Group (IATA): | III |
| UN ID Number (IATA): | UN# 3089 |
| SECTION 15: Regulatory Information | |
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| TSCA: | Listed in the TSCA inventory. |
| SARA (Title 313): | Not reportable under SARA Title 313. |
| Second Ingredient: | None |
| Third Ingredient: | None |
| SECTION 16: Other Information | |
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| Disclaimer: | The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. |
| Preparation Date: | 12/26/2000 |
| Revision Date: | 12/23/2011 |
