Platinum (soluble salts, as Pt)
Synonyms & Trade Names
CAS No.
RTECS No.
DOT ID & Guide
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.002 mg/m3OSHA PEL
TWA 0.002 mg/m3Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific soluble platinum salt.Molecular Weight
Properties vary depending upon the specific soluble platinum salt.Incompatibilities & Reactivities
VariesExposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, nose; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing, cyanosis; dermatitis, sensitization skin; lymphocytosisTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 0.05 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
Up to 0.1 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 4 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
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- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division