Platinum chloride

Name: Platinum chloride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-015401

About Platinum chloride

Platinum chloride (CAS 18497-13-7) is a precious metal compound offered by Vaqora Chemicals, specified at ≥40% purity. Its molecular formula is H2PtCl6.6H2O and its molecular weight is 517.9 g/mol. It is also known as Hexachloroplatinic acid hexahydrate or Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate.

It is supplied as a reddish brown powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for materials research and chemical synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research.

We offer Platinum chloride in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 1 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Materials research
Chemical synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Platinum chloride
Catalogue No.	VQ-015401
CAS Number	18497-13-7
Molecular formula	H₂PtCl_6.6H₂O
Molecular weight	517.9 g/mol
Purity / assay	≥40%
HSN code	28439019

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Reddish brown powder
UN number	UN 2507

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P261, P280, P301 + P310, P305 + P351 + P338, P310

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 18497-13-7

ACS

Chloroplatinic acid hexahydrate, ACS reagent, ≥37.50% Pt basis

CAS: 18497-13-7
Formula: H₂PtCl_6.6H₂O
MW: 517.9 g/mol

VQ-015385

AR

Hexachloroplatinic acid, GR

CAS: 18497-13-7
Formula: H₂PtCl_6.6H₂O
MW: 517.9 g/mol

VQ-015390

Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate, 99.9%

CAS: 18497-13-7
Formula: H₂PtCl_6.6H₂O
MW: 517.9 g/mol

VQ-015392

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Platinum chloride?

The CAS Registry Number of Platinum chloride is 18497-13-7. It is also known as Hexachloroplatinic acid hexahydrate, Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV) hexahydrate, Platinic chloride hexahydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Platinum chloride?

Platinum chloride has the molecular formula H2PtCl6.6H2O and a molecular weight of 517.9 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Platinum chloride can I order?

We supply Platinum chloride in (≥40%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Platinum chloride?

Yes. Every lot of Platinum chloride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Platinum chloride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Platinum chloride is classified as hazardous (UN 2507), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.