Silver(II) oxide
Agent Name
Silver(II) oxide
CAS Number
1301-96-8
Formula
Ag-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Silver oxide; [ChemIDplus] Argentic oxide; Silver suboxide; Divasil; [Merck Index] UN3085
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Charcoal-grey solid; Practically insoluble in water; [Merck Index] Dark grey odorless powder; Reacts with water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make silver oxide-zinc alkali batteries; [Merck Index] Active product registrations in the US for use as a swimming pool disinfectant; [NPIRS]
Comments
A silver(I)-silver(III) oxide; A strong oxidizing agent; A severe skin, eye, respiratory tract, and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Silver."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Ag (salts)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: