Silver oxide

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns. Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. Ingestion of soluble silver salts may cause argyria, characterized by permanent blue-gray pigmentation of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation or ingestion of silver salts may cause argyria characterized by a permanent blue-gray discoloration of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, and internal organs. This malady results from the accumulation of silver in the body.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water only! Do NOT use dry chemicals, CO2, Halon or foams.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected from light. Do not store near combustible materials.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 1301-96-8: Japan: (listed as silver compounds): 0.01 mg/m3 OEL (as Ag) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: >100 deg C dec
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: >130 deg C
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: AgO
Molecular Weight: 123.87

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable. Absorbs carbon dioxide from the air.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, combustible materials, organic materials, reducing agents, temperatures above 130C.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reacts dangerously with ammonia. Grinding silver oxide with metal sulfides, selenium, sulfur, or phosphorus can cause ignition.
Hydrogen sulfide may ignite when in contact with silver oxide.
Incompatible with hydrazines, amines, sulfur, metal sulfides, and carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxygen, silver fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 1301-96-8 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Silver(II) oxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IATA
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1479
Packing group: II

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1301-96-8: 1
Canada
CAS# 1301-96-8 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 1301-96-8 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1301-96-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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