J T BAKER INC -- CHLOROPLATINIC ACID, 6-HYDRATE, 2890  -- 6810-00-209-1338
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLOROPLATINIC ACID, 6-HYDRATE, 2890
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-209-1338
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PLATINATE (2-), HEXACHLORO-, DIHYDROGEN, (OC-6-11)-;
    (CHLOROPLATINIC ACID, 6-HYDRATE)
CAS:16941-12-1
RTECS #:TP1500000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY BE HARMFUL, HEADACHE,
    COUGHING, DIZZINESS, DIFFICULT BREATHING. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION
    OR BURNS; PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERAMATITIS. EYES: SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION:  NONE IDENTIFIED. CHRONIC: NONE
    IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET
    MED ATTN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    SKIN: IMMED FL USH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. EYES: IMMED FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD, ESPECIALLY
    WHEN HEATED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
    CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE
    FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL ARE A WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN CORROSION-PROOF AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED DUST/MIST RESP IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONC EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESP, NIOSH/MSHA SELF-CONTA INED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP FUME
    OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKER GOGGLES (SUPP)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE BATH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
    UNIFORM, APRON RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: WITH FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:140F,60C
Vapor Density:18
Spec Gravity:2.43 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-ORANGE TO YELLOW-BROWN CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE IDENTIFIED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE NUMBER: D002, D003 (CORROSIVE, REACTIVE WASTE).

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