Label abbreviations descriptions

PLATINUM METAL

Chemical Identification
CAS # 7440-06-4
Formula

Pt
Synonyms
 

platinum black; platinum metal; platinum sponge

Physical Properties
Physical description Silvery, whitish-gray, malleable, ductile metal.
Boiling point 6921°F Molecular weight 195.1
Freezing point/melting point 3222°F Vapor pressure 0 mmHg (approx)
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 21.45 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) P211
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Pre-assembled cassette with mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron (25 or 37 mm) [MAWP025A0 or MAWP037A0]
Sampling time*
 

240-480 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

480-960 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Analytical method instruments AAS/AES
Method reference OSHA ID-121 (fully validated)
Notes
 

OSHA staff, please contact the SLTC before sampling.
Special requirements
 

 

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

Wipe with Whatman smear tab. [WHA1450993]
Bulk Method
 

Available

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

 

 REL-TWA
 

1 mg/m³

 TLV-TWA
 

1 mg/m³ [1979]

 PEL-TWA
 

1 mg/m³
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N
Notes:
 

Not established

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 Notes:
 

 
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/08/2021