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CHLOROPLATINIC ACID

Platinate(2-), Hexachloro-, Hydrogen (1:2)

CHLOROPLATINIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 16941-12-1
CAS 16941-12-1PubChem CID 61859

Chloroplatinic acid

Chloroplatinic acid, is a reddish-brown solid. It is soluble in water and will yield a mildly acidic solution. It may cause illness from inhalation of the dust and it is irritating to skin and eyes. When heated to high temperatures it may decompose to toxic chloride fumes. It may burn, but may be difficult to ignite. It is used for manufacturing indelible ink and in electroplating processes. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
hexachloroplatinum(2-);hydron
Molecular formula
Cl6H2Pt
Molecular weight
409.8 g/mol
Exact mass
408.790610 Da
Topological polar surface area
0.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Hexachloroplatinic acidSpeier's catalystDihydrogen hexachloroplatinateHYDROGEN HEXACHLOROPLATINATE(IV)Chloroplatinic(IV) acidPlatinum chloride (H2PtCl6)Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(4+)Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(2-)
16 more reported names
Platinate(2-), hexachloro-, dihydrogenRefChem:863765Hydrogen platinum chloride (H2PtCl6)241-010-7Acid platinic chlorideHexachloroplatinic(IV) acidNa2PtCl6NSC-4958Platinic chloridePlatinic chloride (VAN)GBFHNZZOZWQQPA-UHFFFAOYSA-JNSC 4958EINECS 241-010-7UN2507hexachoroplatinic acidHexachloroplatinic(4+) acid, hydrogen-
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for CHLOROPLATINIC ACID

INCI name

CHLOROPLATINIC ACID

Description

Platinate(2-), Hexachloro-, Hydrogen (1:2)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
86001
Imported identity
CHLOROPLATINIC ACID
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How CHLOROPLATINIC ACID appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CHLOROPLATINIC ACID as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CHLOROPLATINIC ACID is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CHLOROPLATINIC ACID is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CHLOROPLATINIC ACID carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 16941-12-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for CHLOROPLATINIC ACID

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for CHLOROPLATINIC ACID from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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