What is it?
Ammonium tetrachloroplatinate is a salt compound of the metal platinum and is used primarily in the photography development industry.

How can I avoid it?
Avoidance requires reading the product labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.

Uses:
  • Photography development products
  • Jewelry
  • Dentistry
  • Chemical and electrical industries
Other names for ammonium tetrachloroplatinate:
  • Ammonium chloroplatinite
  • Ammonium platinochloride
  • Ammonium platinous chloride
  • Platinous ammonium chloride
  • Bis(ammonium) tetrachloroplatinate(2)-
  • Tetramene Platinum (II) chloride
  • Platinum (II)-ammonium chloride

How safe is it?

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