Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Platinum sulfite acid solution(15.3% Pt)
CAS Registry Number: 61420-92-6
Formula: H3Pt(SO3)2OH
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: Inorganic compound
Synonym: Platinum acid sulfite
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 61420-92-6 28% 0.002mg/m3 0.002mg/m3
water 7732-18-5 72%
Section 3: Hazards Identification
This material is a moderately strong, corrosive acid. The material is corrosive to skin, eyes, mucous
Emergency Overview:
membranes and respiratory tract.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin
Eye Contact: Severe corrosive to the eyes. Exposure can lead to permanent eye damage.
Skin Contact: Corrosive to skin. Can lead to chemical burn.
Inhalation: Inhalation of mist can lead to severe irritation of the mucous membranes and lungs.
Ingestion: Material is corrosive. May be harmful if ingested.
Acute Health Affects: Corrosive to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
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: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water.
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 organic fumes, carbon monoxide, and sulfur oxides.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Non-flammable. No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: Small spills can be mixed with powdered sodium bicarbonate, lime, or calcium carbonate and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: In addition to approved safety glasses, a face shield should be worn when working with this material.
Skin Protection: When handling this material rubber gloves and an apron should be worn.
Ventilation: None required
In the absence of adequate ventilation a respirator should be worn. The use of a respiratory requires a
Respirator:
Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: None required
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: pale yellow liq.
Molecular Weight: 375.25
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: 1.30-1.31
Odor: sulfurous odor
Solubility in Water: material is a water solution
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: active metals and strong bases
Decomposition Products: platinum oxides, water, sulfurous acid.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no information available
Mutagenic Effects: no information available
Tetratogenic Effects: no information available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to federal, state, and local regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Corrosive liquids, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 8
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1760
Shipping Name (IATA): Corrosive liquid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 8
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1760
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed on the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
