MALLINCKRODT INC -- PLATINUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00N047994
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PLATINUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:07/19/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N047994
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:PLATINATE (2-), HEXACHLORO-, DIHYDROGEN, (OC-6-11)-;
    (PLATINUM CHLORIDE (ANHYDROUS))
CAS:16941-12-1
RTECS #:TP1500000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:PLATINATE (2-), HEXACHLORO-, DIHYDROGEN, HEXAHYDRATE;
    (PLATINUM CHLORIDE (HYDRATED))
CAS:18497-13-7
RTECS #:TP1510000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:MAY CAUSE PLATINOSIS. SYMPTOMS
    MAY INCLUDE WHEEZING, COUGHING, TIGHTNESS OF CHEST, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, CYANOSIS & PRONOUNCED ASTHMATIC SYMPTOMS. INGEST:MAY CAUSE
    VOMITING & BLOODY DIARRHEA. SKI N:MAY CAUSE PLATINOSIS; SYMPTOMS
    MAY INCLUDE SEVERE IRRITATION, ECZEMA, URTICARIA, ITCHING & (EFTS
    OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CONJUNCTIVAL VASODILATION. CHRONIC:
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CRACKING, BLEEDING &
    PAIN IN THE SKIN. PROLONGED OR REPEATED INHALATION MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION OF THROAT & NASA L PASSAGES, INCLUDING SNEEZING,
    BRONCHIAL IRRITATION AND RESPIRATORY DISTRESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA ATTACKS MAY OCCUR UPON THE
    MINUTEST REEXPOSURE TO THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BRTHG DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT IMMED BY
    GIVING 2 GLASSES WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON. CALL MD IMMED. SKIN: IMMED
    FLUSH W/PLENTY WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD
    CLTHG & SHOES. CALL MD. EYES:WASH W/PLENTY WATER FOR @ LEAST 15
    MIN, (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST.
    SPILLS:SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.
    VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO A VOID DUST DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH
    THIS MATERIAL. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IT TLV EXCEEDED, NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST
    RESP W/CHEM GOGG MAY BE WORN, IN GENERAL, UP TO 10 TIMES THE TLV.
    CONSULT RESPIRATOR SUPPLIER FOR LIMITATIONS. ALTERNATIVELY,
    NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SUPPLIED AI R FULL FACEPIECE RESP/AIRLINED HOOD.
Ventilation:SYS OF LOC &/OR GEN EXHST RECOM TO KEEP EXPOS BELOW
    AIRBORNE EXPOS LIM. LOC EXHST VENT GEN PREF BECAUSE IT CAN (SUPDAT)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM SFTY GOGG/FULL FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES.
    WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROT CLTHG, INCL BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON OR
    COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BP: 239F, 115C DECOMPOSES. FIRST AID PROC:LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS
    OCCAS. GET MED ATTN IMMED. VENT:CONTROL EMISSIONS OF CONTAMINANT AT
    ITS SOURCE, PREVENTING DISPERSION INTO GENERAL WORK AREA.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUPDAT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:140F,60C
Spec Gravity:2.43
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWNISH-YELLOW, DELIQUESENT CRYSTALLINE MASS;
    ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE WHEN
    HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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