Silver trifluoromethanesulfonate
Agent Name
Silver trifluoromethanesulfonate
CAS Number
2923-28-6
Formula
C-H-F3-O3-S.Ag
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Silver triflate; Silver trifluoromethylsulfonate; Silver(I) trifluoromethanesulfonate; Methanesulfonic acid, 1,1,1-trifluoro-, silver(1+) salt (1:1); Methanesulfonic acid, trifluoro-, silver(1+) salt; Silver trifluoromethanesulphonate; [ChemIDplus] UM3261
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White odorless powder; Soluble in water; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag (compounds)
PEL (OSHA)
0.01 mg/m3, as Ag
MAK
0.01 mg/m3, inhalable fraction (salts), as Ag
IDLH (NIOSH)
10 mg/m3, as Ag
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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