SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Platinum metal, powder and pieces. US National Poison Hotline

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1 SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MANUFACTURER NAME AND ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Kurt J Lesker Co CHEMTREC (800) PO Box Route 51 Clairton, PA SYNONYMS US National Poison Hotline (703) (outside USA) (800) DATES: Date Created: 06/30/2006 Revision: 06/25/2008 Platinum metal; liquid bright platinum; platinum black; platinum sponge CHEMICAL FAMILY: Metal DOT HAZARD LABEL: No data FORMULA: Pt MOLECULAR WEIGHT: SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (CHEMICAL NAME) NAME: Platinum metal CAS #: PERCENTAGE: % OSHA PEL: NE ACGIH TLV: NE OTHER LIMITS: NE SEC302 (EHS): No SEC304 RQ: No SEC313: No SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS PHYSICAL STATES: [ ] Gas, [ ] Liquid, [ X ] Solid BOILING POINT: C (67406 F) to MELTING POINT: C (32216 F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 2145gm/cc at 200 C (680 F) DENSITY: No data VAPOR PRESSURE (VS AIR OR MM HG): NE VAPOR DENSITY (VS AIR = 1): NA EVAPORATION RATE (VS BUTYL ACETATE=1): NA SOLUBILITY IN WATER: insoluble PERCENT VOLATILE: NA PH: No data APPEARANCE AND ODOR

2 Silver-white powder and pieces, no odor SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH PT: NA METHOD USED: NON-FLAMMABLE EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: LEL: NA UEL: NA EXTINGUISHING MEDIA USE: Not applicable Use suitable extinguishing media for surrounding materials and type of fire SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Firefighters must wear full face, self-contained breathing apparatus with full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes Fumes from fire are hazardous Isolate runoff to prevent environmental pollution UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS May undergo hazardous reactions with aluminium; acetone; arsenic; carbon + methanol; nitrosyl chloride; dioxygen difluoride; ethanol; hydrazine; hydrogen + air; hydrogen peroxide; lithium; methyl hydroperoxide; ozonides; peroxymonosulphuric acid; phosphorus; selenium; tellurium; vandium dichloride + water Finely divided platinum may ignite if contacted with flammable organic solvents Platinum can catalyze oxidation and ignition of flammable gases and vapors STABILITY: Unstable [ ] Stable [ X ] CONDITIONS TO AVOID - INSTABILITY SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA INCOMPATIBILITY - MATERIALS TO AVOID Aluminum; acetone; arsenic; carbon + methanol; nitrosyl chloride; dioxygen difluoride; ethanol; hydrazine; hydrogen + air; hydrogen peroxide; lithium; ;methyl hydroperoxide; ozonides; peroxymonosulphuric acid; phosphorus; selenium; tellurium; vanadium dichloride + water; organic solvents and reducing agents HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS recorded HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will occur [ ] Will not occur [ X ] CONDITIONS TO AVOID - HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

3 ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation? Yes, Skin? Yes, Eyes? Yes, Ingestion? Yes, Other: N HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC) Exposure to complex platinum salts has been shown to cause symptoms of intoxication such as wheezing, coughing, running of the nose, chest tightness, shortness of breath and cyanosis Furthermore, many people working with platinum salts are troubled with dermatitis They may become sensitized after years of exposure Symptoms of platinum allergy include rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria and contact dermatitis (Sax, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, eighth edition) INHALATION: Acute: May cause irritation to the respiratory system, platinum asthma, sensitization and cyanosis Chronic: May cause pulmonary fibrosis INGESTION: Acute: No acute health effects recorded Chronic: No chronic health effects recorded SKIN: Acute: May cause irritation Chronic: May cause dermatitis and sensitization EYE: Acute: May cause irritation Chronic: No chronic health effects recorded TARGET ORGANS: No target organs recorded CARCINOGENITICY: NTP? No, IARC Monographs? No, OSHA Regulated? No CARCINOGENICITY/OTHER INFORMATION No data available RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS: See "Section II" LD 50/LC 50: imp-rat TDLO: 5250 mg/kg:eta SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE INHALATION: May cause a red throat, sneezing, coughing, tightness of chest, wheezing and difficultly breathing INGESTION: No acute or chronic health effects recorded SKIN: May cause redness, itching, and inflammation EYE: May cause redness, itching, watering and inflammation MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE Pre-existing respiratory disorders EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES INHALATION: Remove victim to fresh air; keep warm and quiet; give oxygen if breathing is difficult and seek medical attention if symptoms persist INGESTION: Give 1-2 glasses of milk or water and do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention if symptoms persist Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person

4 SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing; brush material off skin; wash affected area with mild soap and water; seek medical attention if symptoms persist EYE: Immediately flush eyes with lukewarm water, lifting upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Seek medical attention if symptoms persist NOTE TO PHYSICIAN No data available SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section VIII-control measures Isolate spill area and provide ventilation Vacuum up spill using a high efficiency particulate absolute (HEPA) air filter and place in a closed container for proper disposal Take care not to raise dust WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION: Store in cool, dry area Store in tightly sealed container Wash thoroughly after handling PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORING No data available OTHER PRECAUTIONS SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUMMARY - HAZARD LABEL INFORMATION: NIOSH approved respirator Impervious gloves Safety glasses Clothes to prevent skin contact RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT (SPECIFY TYPE) NIOSH - approved dust-mist-vapor respirator VENTILATION: LOCAL EXHAUST: To maintain concentration at low exposure levels SPECIAL: MECHANICAL (GENERAL): Recommended OTHER: EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses PROTECTIVE GLOVES Rubber gloves OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Protective gear suitable to prevent contamination WORK/HYGIENIC/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

5 Implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce and maintain concentration of exposure at low levels Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices Do not use tobacco or food in work area Wash thoroughly before eating and smoking Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air SECTION IX - ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Kurt J Lesker Company ( KJLC ) believes the information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is accurate as of the Date of Last Revision specified The information relates only to typical properties of the product Do not use the information for product performance or specification purposes The information is for use by technically skilled persons at their own risk KJLC MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT OR THE INFORMATION The information may not be valid for product use in combination with any other product or material or in any process KJLC expressly disclaims any liability arising from any use of the product or any reliance on the information Do not treat the information (a) as assurance that use of the product will not infringe patent or other rights or (b) as a license or grant of patent or other property rights KJLC means KJLC and each of its subsidiaries Abbreviations used: NA=Not Applicable NE: Not Established