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CAS Number: 1301-96-8
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93-4742
Silver › Silver(II) oxide (99.9%-Ag)
CAS Number: 1301-96-8
MDL Number: MFCD00044285
Molecular Formula: AgO
Molecular Weight: 123.87
Chemical Formula: AgO
Color and Form: black pwdr.
Note:  

Safety: Hazardous

Physical Characteristics: melting point > 100°C dec., density 7.44

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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Silver (II) oxide (99.9%-Ag)
Product Number: 93-4742
CAS Registry Number: 1301-96-8
Formula: AgO
EINECS Number: 215-098-2
Chemical Family: metal oxide
Synonym: Argentic oxide, silver peroxide
SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 1301-96-8 100 no data no data
SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Contact with skin can lead to formation of dark blotches.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Causes slight to mild irritation of the skin. Contact with the skin can lead to formation of dark blotches (silver staining)
Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: No information on the physiological effects of ingestion.
Acute Health Effects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Effects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure: Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Avoid contact of powder with combustibles.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: No hazardous combustion or decomposition products.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Oxidizer. Fire or explosion hazard by chemical reaction with combustibles.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite, or other suitable non combustible material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool place.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. and protective clothing.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator: If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: black pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 123.87
Melting Point: >100°C dec.
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: not applicable
Specific Gravity: 7.44
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: insoluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable solid.
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: Do not mix or heat with combustible materials.
Incompatibility: reducing agents, active metals, and organic material
Decomposition Products: silver metal and oxygen
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Oxidizing solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 1479
Shipping Name (IATA): Oxidizing solid, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 5.1
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 1479
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound: See Category Code N740 for reporting.
Second Ingredient: none
Third Ingredient: none
SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer: The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date: 1/02/2004
Revision Date: 8/03/2011

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