Substance profile
Chloroplatinic acid
Chloroplatinic acid: dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid.
01 · Identification
What Chloroplatinic acid is
Chloroplatinic acid: dry Powder; Liquid; Liquid. Its molecular formula is Cl6H2Pt and its molecular weight is 409.8 g/mol. It melts at 60 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as corrosives.
Other names for Chloroplatinic acid
- hexachloroplatinic acid
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P270, P272, P280, P301, P310, P313, P330, P331, P333
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Chloroplatinic acid properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 60 °C (140 °F) | DOE PAC | |
| Density | 2.431 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.