Johnson Matthey 
                               SODIUM HEXAHYDROXYPLATINATE(IV) 
                                   186185 1.00 EC Current 30.07.1999 
 
    1.   PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION 
                                          186185 
         Product Code 
                                          SODIUM HEXAHYDROXYPLATINATE(IV) 
         Trade Name 
                                          Substance 
         Product Type 
                                          Johnson Matthey PLC 
         Manufacturer/Supplier 
                                          Precious Metals Division, Chemicals 
         Address 
                                          Orchard Road 
                                          ROYSTON, Hertfordshire 
                                          SG8 5HE 
                                          +(44) 1763 253000 
         Phone Number 
                                          +(44) 1763 253155 
         Fax Number 
                                          Sodium hexahydroxyplatinate(IV), Na Pt(OH)鈥? 
         Composition 
                                          1 
         JM Version Number 
                                          06/08/92 
         Date of First Issue 
 
    2.   COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS 
                                          SODIUM HEXAHYDROXYPLATINATE(IV) 
         Product Formal Name 
                                          .Not Specified 
         Product Chemical Family 
                                          12325-31-4 
         CAS Number 
 
    3.   HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 
                                          This material is harmful by ingestion and is a severe skin and eye irritant, 
                                          inhalation will produce irritation of the respiratory tract. It is not thought to be a 
                                          sensitizer, but users should note that, if ionic Platinum halogeno compounds 
                                          are prepared from this material, they will be highly allergenic. 
                                          Persons with a history of allergic diseases should not be exposed to Platinum 
                                          compounds. A history of cardiac or pulmonary disease may preclude 
                                          exposure to Platinum compounds - medical opinion should be sought. Any 
                                          person experiencing untoward effects or symptoms whilst using Platinum 
                                          compounds should be removed from exposure and medically examined for 
                                          Platinum sensitization. 聽 聽 聽 聽 
 
    4.   FIRST AID MEASURES 
         First Aid                        Over-exposure may produce the following symptoms - 
                                          Inhalation - irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and respiratory tract, producing 
                                          coughing. 
                                          Ingestion - nausea and vomiting. 
                                          Eye contact - redness, irritation, blurred vision and pain. 
                                          Skin - redness and irritation with possible tissue damage. 聽 聽 
 
                                          remove from exposure and allow to rest in fresh air. Seek medical advice. 聽 
         First Aid - Inhalation 
                                          rinse mouth with clean water and give water or milk to drink. Seek medical 
         First Aid - Ingestion 
                                          attention. 
                                          irrigate with water or isotonic saline solution for 15 minutes. Seek medical 
         First Aid - Eyes 
                                          attention. 
                                          remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. If 
         First Aid - Skin 
                                          symptoms persist or tissue damage is evident, seek medical attention. 
                                          Launder clothing before re-use. 聽 
 
 
    5.   FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 
                                          Although the material is not flammable, toxic fumes will be produced if 
                                          involved in a fire. The residue, ash or char left after a fire may have catalytic 
                                          properties and may promote the re-ignition of flammable materials and 
                                          vapours. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and personal protective 
                                          equipment. Use any extinguisher suitable for the surrounding fire. 聽 聽 
 
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                                  SODIUM HEXAHYDROXYPLATINATE(IV) 
                                      186185 1.00 EC Current 30.07.1999 
 
    6.    ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 
                                             Evacuate non-protected personnel. Wear protective clothing, impervious 
                                             gloves, eye protection and filter-type respiratory protection when dealing with 
                                             spillages. Solid spills should be carefully collected into a sealable, plastic 
                                             lined drum. Solutions should be absorbed in sand or other inert absorbant 
                                             and carefully transferred to a plastic lined drum. The site of the spillage may 
                                             be treated with an aqueous solution of a reducing agent, to convert any 
                                             remaining platinum compounds to the metal. Store accumulated rags, wipes, 
                                             mops, sand, vermiculite etc. in suitably labelled containers for return to the 
                                             refinery for precious metal recovery. Afterwards, wash the site of the spillage 
                                             with copious amounts of water. If the spill has resulted in the dispersion of 
                                             dust through the air, the area must be decontaminated by thorough washing 
                                             with water. 聽 聽 聽 
 
    7.    HANDLING AND STORAGE 
                                             Good industrial hygiene practices should be observed. Avoid direct contact. 
          Handling (JM) 
                                             Do not eat, drink, smoke or apply cosmetics whilst handling. Exposure to air- 
                                             borne particulates must be kept within permissible limits. Use only under 
                                             conditions of good local ventilation. 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 
                                             Keep in a secure store, in a sealed, plastic container, away from incompatible 
          Storage (JM) 
                                             materials such as reducing agents. 聽 聽 聽 
 
    8.    EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 
                                             The following exposure controls have been established for Platinum 
                                             compounds - 
 
                                             UK HSE MEL - Halogeno-platinum compounds,(as Pt) - 0.002 mg/m鈥? 
                                             UK HSE OES - Platinum compounds, soluble (as Pt) - 0.002 mg/m鈥? 
                                             USA ACGIH TLV - Platinum, soluble salts (as Pt) - 0.002 mg/m鈥? 
                                             Germany MAK - Platinum compounds (total dust) - 0.002 mg/m鈥? 
                                             Denmark ELV - Platinum compounds, soluble (as Pt) - 0.002 mg/m鈥? 
 
                                             If a risk of inhalation exists, users should wear an appropriate filter type 
                                             respirator. Suitable gloves and eye protection should also be worn. 聽 
 
    9.    PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 
                                             Yellow crystals. 
          Appearance 
                                             no specific odour. 
          Odour 
          pH                                 not applicable 
                                             not applicable. 
          Boiling Range/Point 
                                             Decomposes upon heating. 
          Melting Point 
                                             not applicable. 
          Flash Point 
                                             not flammable. 
          Flammability 
                                             not applicable. 
          Auto-flammability 
                                             not explosive. 
          Explosive Properties 
                                             not oxidising. 
          Oxidising Properties 
          Vapour Pressure                    no data. 
                                             no data. 
          Density 
                                             Water - Soluble. 
          Solubility in Water 
                                             Fat - No data. 
                                             no data. 
          Partition Coefficient 
                                             聽 
          General 
 
    10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 
 
 
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                                    SODIUM HEXAHYDROXYPLATINATE(IV) 
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    10.   STABILITY AND REACTIVITY (continued) 
                                                            The material is supplied in a stable condition and no reactive hazards are 
                                                            known. 
 
    11.   TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                                            The only data available is - 
                                                            Acute toxicity - LD50 (oral rat) 500-2000 mg/kg 
                                                            Irritation - skin irritation, severe. 
 
    12.   ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 
                                                            The reproduction of daphnids is impaired (16%) by 0.014 ppm Pt in 3 weeks. 
                                                            Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate is reported to be lethal to certain freshwater 
                                                            species. The complex may persist for some time in the environment. 聽 聽 
 
    13.   DISPOSAL 
                                                            Return accumulated waste material to the refinery for metal recovery, or 
                                                            dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations. 聽 
 
    14.   TRANSPORT INFORMATION 
                                                            Not restricted. 
 
 
    15.   REGULATORY INFORMATION 
                                                            R22 Harmful if swallowed. 
          R phrases 
                                                            R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 
                                                            S22 Do not breathe dust. 
          S phrases 
                                                            S24 Avoid contact with skin. 
                                                            S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and 
                                                            seek medical advice. 
                                                            2355900 
          EINECS Number 
                                                            Xn - Harmful 
          EC Annex I Classification 
 
    16.   OTHER INFORMATION 
                                                            30 July 1999 
          MSDS first issued 
          MSDS data revised 
          This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination 
          with any other materials or in any process. Such information is given in good faith, being based on the latest information 
          available to Johnson Matthey PLC and is to the best of Johnson Matthey PLC's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable at 
          the time of preparation. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is made as to the accuracy, liability or 
          completness and Johnson Matthey PLC assumes no responsibility therefore, and disclaims any liability for any loss, damage 
          or injury howsoever arising (including in respect of any claim brought by any third party) incurred using this information. The 
          product is supplied on thecondition that the user accepts responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completness 
          of such information for his own particular use. Freedom from patent or any other proprietary rights of any third party must not 
          be assumed. 聽 
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          NIOSHTIC Occupational Safety and Health database. Published by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. 
          USA. 
          HSELINE Health and Safety Executive Library and Information Service. Published by the Health and Safety Executive. UK. 
          CISDOC International Occupational Safety and Health Database. Published by the International Labour Organisation. Geneva. 
          RISKLINE. Published by the National Chemical Inspectorate. Sweden. 
          TOXLINE. Published by the Chemical Abstracts Service. USA. 
          Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology. The National Library of Medicine. USA. 
 
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                                  SODIUM HEXAHYDROXYPLATINATE(IV) 
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    16.   OTHER INFORMATION (continued) 
          Toxicity, Bibliography. The National Library of Medicine. USA. 
          Environmental Mutagen Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA. 
          Environmental Teratology Information. Oak Ridge National Laboratory. USA 
          BIOSIS. Published by Biological Abstracts Inc. USA. 
          Epidemiology Information. The Food and Drug Administration. USA 
          International Pharmaceutical Abstracts. The American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. USA. 
          Hazardous Materials Technical Center Abstracts. Department of the Army, Hazardous Materials Technical Center. USA. 
          Toxicology Document and Data Depository. National Technical Information Service. USA. 
          Federal Research in Progress. National Technical Information Service. USA. 
          Toxicology Research Projects. National Institutes of Health. USA 
          Toxic Substances Control Act Test Submissions. The Environmental Protection Agency. USA. 
          Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology 3rd edition. 
          Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals. Friberg, Nordberg and Vouk 2nd edition. 
          Bretherick's Handbook of Reactive Chemical Hazards. 5th edition. 
          Grant's Toxicology of the Eye. 3rd edition. 
          Merck Index 10th edition. 
          Handbook on Toxicology of Inorganic Compounds. Seiler, Sigel and Sigel. 
          Catalog of Teratogenic Agents. Shepard. 4th edition 
          Reproductive Hazards of Industrial Chemicals. Barlow and Sullivan. 
          Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Safety Data Sheets. JMAC Approved applications - 
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