ENGELHARD CORP -- PLATINUM  -- 6810-00F006242
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PLATINUM
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F006242
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ENGELHARD CORP/CARTERET, NJ 07008
Emergency Phone Num:(201) 321-5700
CAGE:FO193
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ENGELHARD CORP
Address:235 KILVERT ST
Box:City:WARWICK
State:RI
ZIP:02886
Country:US
Phone:401-739-9550
CAGE:86337
Company Name:ENGELHARD CORP/CARTERET, NJ 07008
CAGE:FO193

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

Ingred Name:PLATINUM
CAS:7440-06-4
RTECS #:TP2160000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
OSHA PEL:0.002 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.002 MG/M3; 9394

Ingred Name:SOLUBLE PLATINUM SALTS
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:0.002 MG/M3 (PT)
ACGIH TLV:0.002 MG/M3(PT);8990

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

Effects of Overexposure:AS SOLID NO KNOW EFFECTS

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:HIGH TEMPS (3218F), THIS METAL VAPOR COULD
    MELT & HEATING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE AS POWDER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IN POWDER FORM AVOID INHALATION OF DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF METAL DUST.

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

Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: DURING MELTING
Protective Gloves:NONE RECOMMENDE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE RECOMMENDED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATE. 08-036B, 15-205, 10-285, 13-102B, 13-102C, 13-102A,
    13-103, 09-280, 09-285, 09-309, 09-308, 09-306, 09-300, 2086.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:3218.F
Spec Gravity:21.45
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SILVERY WHITE DUCTILE METAL - NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:HAS A RECLAIM VALUE. DISPOSER MUST COMPLY WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL DISPOSAL OF DISCHARGE LAWS & REGULATIONS.

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