NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

Platinum CAS 7440-06-4
Pt RTECS TP2160000
Synonyms & Trade Names
Platinum black, Platinum metal, Platinum sponge
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3
OSHA PEL�: none
IDLH N.D. Conversion
Physical Description
Silvery, whitish-gray, malleable, ductile metal.
MW: 195.1
BP: 6921°F
MLT: 3222°F
Sol: Insoluble
VP: 0 mmHg (approx)
IP: NA

Sp.Gr: 21.45
Fl.P: NA
UEL: NA
LEL: NA

Noncombustible Solid in bulk form, but finely divided powder can be dangerous to handle.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Aluminum, acetone, arsenic, ethane, hydrazine, hydrogen peroxide, lithium, phosphorus, selenium, tellurium, various fluorides
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300; OSHA ID121
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: No recommendation
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: No recommendation
Change: Daily

First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation skin, respiratory system; dermatitis
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system
See also: INTRODUCTION