| Agent Name |
Silver nitrate |
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| CAS Number |
7761-88-8 |
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| Formula |
Ag-N-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Argenti nitras; Argerol; Lunar caustic; Nitrate d'argent [French]; Nitrato de plata [Spanish]; Nitric acid silver(I) salt; Nitric acid, silver(1+) salt; Silbernitrat; Silver mononitrate; UN1493; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Nitrates and Nitrites |
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| Description |
Colorless, odorless crystals; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, catalyst, disinfectant, and laboratory reagent; Used in photography and in the manufacturing of mirrors, inks, and pharmaceuticals; Used to cauterize wounds, dye hair, and color porcelain; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Concentrated solutions can cause burns of the skin and eyes. A generalized argryia (silver discoloration of the skin and other organs) was reported in the past among workers heavily exposed to AgNo3 in manufacturing and photography. Methemoglobinemia was reported in the past after treatment of burn patients with 0.5% silver nitrate. [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limits, see "Silver, metal and soluble compounds." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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