International Chemical Safety Cards

SILVER ICSC: 0810
SILVER
Argentium
C.I. 77820
Ag
Atomic mass: 107.9
CAS # 7440-22-4
RTECS # VW3500000
ICSC # 0810
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible, except as powder.


EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

  • INHALATION

    		• Local exhaust or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest.
  • SKIN

    		• Protective gloves.
    		Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
  • EYES

    		• Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION

    		• Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
    		Separated from ammonia, strong hydrogen peroxide solutions, strong acids.

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    ICSC: 0810 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    SILVER ICSC: 0810

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     WHITE METAL, TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO OZONE, HYDROGEN SULFIDE OR SULFUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Shock-sensitive compounds are formed with acetylene. Reacts with acids causing fire hazard. Contact with strong hydrogen peroxide solution will cause violent decomposition to oxygen gas. Contact with ammonia may cause formation of compounds that are explosive when dry.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV (metal): 0.1 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1997).
    MAK: 0.1 mg/m3; (1996)


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

    INHALATION RISK:
     Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
     Inhalation of high amounts of metallic silver vapours may cause lung damage with pulmonary edema.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The substance may cause a grey-blue discoloration of the eyes, nose, throat and skin (argyria/argyrosis).
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 2212°C
    Melting point: 962°C
    		 Relative density (water = 1): 10.5
    Solubility in water: none
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.
    N O T E S
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0810 SILVER
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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