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hexachloroplatinic acid

CAS 16941-12-1 · Cl6H2Pt
Hazard class
Danger — Toxic, Corrosive, Health hazard
Pictograms
ToxicCorrosiveHealth hazard
H-statements
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
CatalystIntermediatePlating agentProcessing aids not otherwise specified
Synonyms
Hexachloroplatinic acid · Speier's catalyst · Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate · HYDROGEN HEXACHLOROPLATINATE(IV) · Chloroplatinic(IV) acid · Platinum chloride (H2PtCl6) · Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(4+) · Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(2-)
Molecular weight
409.8 g/mol
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Toxic · Corrosive · Health hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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