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Chloroplatinic acid hydrate

99.995% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Hexachloroplatinic(IV) acid hydrate, Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hydrate, Platinic chloride hydrate

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Linear Formula:
H2PtCl6 · xH2O
CAS Number:
26023-84-7
Molecular Weight:
409.81 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
241-010-7
MDL number:
MFCD00149909
UNSPSC Code:
12161600
PubChem Substance ID:
24855346
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

Assay

99.995% trace metals basis

composition

Pt, 38-40%

mp

60 °C (lit.)

density

2.43 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

O.Cl.Cl.Cl[Pt](Cl)(Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/6ClH.H2O.Pt/h6*1H;1H2;/q;;;;;;;+4/p-4

InChI key

SLIOYUPLNYLSSR-UHFFFAOYSA-J

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General description

Chloroplatinic acid hydrate is one of the most soluble compounds of platinum.

Application

Hydrosilylation Catalysts
Used for the production of platinum metal and its compounds.

Packaging

Packaged under dry Nitrogen gas

Storage and Stability

1. Hygroscopic material, always handle in a glove bag or a glove box filled with dry inert gas
2. Recommended for one time use to prevent water absorption and degradation. If necessary, once opened, repack and seal under dry inert gas.
3. Store with care. Prevent from light. Always store in well-sealed containers in a dry inert atmosphere. Recommended to store containers in a secondary desiccator with desiccant in a dry inert atmosphere.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301,H314,H317,H334

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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