Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Tetraammineplatinum (II) hydroxide hydrate (59% Pt)
CAS Registry Number: 15651-37-3
Formula: Pt(NH3)4(OH)2.XH2O
EINECS Number: 239-719-1
Chemical Family: metal-ammine complexes
Synonym: Platinum (II) tetraaammine dihydroxide
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 15651-37-3 100% 0.002mg/m3 0.002mg/m3
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Exposure to platinum compounds has been shown to cause wheezing, coughing, and running of the nose.
Emergency Overview:
Skin contact can lead to dermatitis.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, skin
Eye Contact: (If dust) May cause mild to moderate irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: May cause slight to mild irritation of the skin.
Inhalation: Inhalation of the dust may cause wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Ingestion may lead to dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, weakness, and convulsions.
May be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Exposure to platinum compounds may lead to wheezing,
Acute Health Affects:
coughing, and running of the nose. Skin exposure may lead to dermatitis.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, foam or dry powder
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self- contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic fumes.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, sodium carbonate or other suitable non combustible adsorbent and
Spill and Leak Procedures:
swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store cold, in a tightly sealed container.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: To minimize exposure, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: To minimize exposure, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: white to off-white solid
Molecular Weight: 297.23
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: very soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable (store cold)
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals
Decomposition Products: Ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and platinum oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data
Mutagenic Effects: No data
Tetratogenic Effects: No data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Not regulated by Title 313.
Second Ingredient: None
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
