Silver (metal dust and soluble compounds, as Ag) |
Synonyms & Trade Names Silver metal: Argentum
Synonyms of soluble silver compounds such as Silver nitrate (AgNO3) vary depending upon the specific compound. |
CAS No. 7440-22-4 (metal) |
RTECS No. VW3500000 (metal) |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaAg (metal) |
Conversion |
IDLH 10 mg/m3 (as Ag)
See: 7440224 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.01 mg/m3
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.01 mg/m3 |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 7300 , 7301 , 9102;
OSHA ID121
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Metal: White, lustrous solid. |
MW: 107.9 |
BP: 3632°F |
MLT: 1761°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
Sp.Gr: 10.49 (metal) |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Metal: Noncombustible Solid, but flammable in form of dust or powder. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Acetylene, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, bromoazide, chlorine trifluoride, ethyleneimine, oxalic acid, tartaric acid |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms Blue-gray eyes, nasal septum, throat, skin; irritation, ulceration skin; gastrointestinal disturbance |
Target Organs Nasal septum, skin, eyes |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated (AgNO3)
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 0.25 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£ Up to 0.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 10 mg/m3:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0810 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0208 |
