Silver(II) oxide

Agent Name
Silver(II) oxide
CAS Number
1301-96-8
Formula
Ag-O
Major Category
Metals
Silver(II) oxide formula graphical representation
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: